[nabs-l] Swimming and Other Ocean Activities

[Kaley Jemison]

As a Floridian, I've grown up around the water and swim in the ocean, and snorkel by myself. As a blind person this is safe so long as you are aware of certain safety precautions. If there is a strong current, swim parallel to the shore until you can break through as for waves, if they seem at all big it is best just to swim under them. Feel free to email me off list for more specific questions. I hope this helps, 
Kaley

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> On Aug 12, 2017, at 9:24 PM, Roper, Meaghan via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Vejas, 
> 
> Speaking from personal experience, I was a swimmer from fourth grade through 12th grade. I swam  varsity all four years of high school, and managed the boys swim team as well as competing for the girls. I do not think that you need to be monitored while swimming, as long as you were properly educated about the safety of swimming in pools and other bodies of water. 
> 
> Swimming is an absolutely fantastic competitive sport and leisurely  activity, and as long as you are properly equipped I think you can take on any body of water at any depth. In my experience, swimming is one of the few activities that does not require any vision, at least on the competitive level and especially on the leisurely level. I don't see why you can't enjoy yourself swimming independently at any time.
> 
> I hope you were able to figure this out and enjoy the sport; definitely one of the best.
> 
> Best,
> 
> Meaghan
> 
> Meaghan Roper
> Wheelock college | Class of 2018
> 
>> On Aug 12, 2017, at 9:10 PM, Vejas Vasiliauskas via NABS-L <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi All.
>> I hope everyone is having a great summer.  I have a question for these who enjoy swimming, or any other ocean activity such as surfing or kayaking.
>> My parents have told me that if I go into the ocean with friends, then I need to make sure that these friends are watching closely, since there are certain things I could run into or waves that I might not be able to see.  However, I feel that I wouldn't want to put extra responsibility on a friend who wants to just enjoy the beach themselves.  I was wondering how you all go into the ocean and who you go with, if anyone.
>> Thanks,
>> Vejas
>> 
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