Becoming a stronger swimmer?
Hey yall! I don’t rly want my face on this app so here’s a vid of me swimming w my new Fin Fun Atlantis :)
My ex got me my first mermaid tail, despite me telling him not to because I’m not a strong swimmer. I had to learn to swim formally as a child twice, and got better but never really got that far. Despite this, I did learn the dolphin kick. Fast forward 7yrs and I have been blessed to finally befriend some Mers IRL. I’m not the most graceful and I would still be weary of swimming in deeper water, but I think I could at least save myself.
I’m still not a strong swimmer sadly BUT i’m now seriously wanting to pursue mermaiding especially because I’m doing other character work and learning those skills. It seems like most mermaids have been like lifeguard level proficient in swimming since they were kids. I want to try to take some lessons when I can afford it. Anyone else here who became motivated to become stronger swimmers because of mermaiding? How long did it take? It feels so silly to come across mers who literally just found out about mermaiding after the documentary when I’ve been interested in it literally since the silicone came out. I was only a kid when it did, but I still kind of wish I’d found a way to become a seriously strong swimmer 😩 I guess I thought it was over for me at like 12 or 14 lmao any advice or guidance? I do plan to swim with my mermaid friends eventually :)