I was never a great swimmer. After correcting a few common mistakes, I can now get a solid workout in the pool. By Erik Vance I’ve never been a good swimmer. I mean, I can swim. But what I do in a ...

It's easy to make a case for swimming lessons for every child, but some consider instruction to be especially important here. "We live on an island, where the majority of people have pools, and we are ...

Outdoor activities with pets have come far beyond the usual walks and games of fetch. Many dog parents are now introducing their pups to more dynamic experiences that challenge both balance and ...

A group of 5- and 6-year-olds used all their strength and skills to splash their beloved swim instructor, Cheryl Waites, as she laughed and teased the kids to splash harder. Waites was one of the ...

HELENA, Mont. – A 7-year-old learning how to swim is nothing new unless it's an 800-pound grizzly bear taking the plunge. Brutus the bear slapped the water a few times then gingerly backed into the ...

ANACORTES — The Fidalgo Pool and Fitness Center took part Thursday in The World's Largest Swim Lesson, a worldwide event where discounted swim lessons stressing basic water safety are offered. Jillian ...