Do you know how to swim well enough to save your life? NPR's Life Kit lays out the five basic water safety and swimming skills that can help prevent drowning. Most Americans, 85%, say they can swim, ...

As the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, you may find yourself pulling out those toddler floaties from last year and stocking up on sunscreen. With plans of poolside parties or days on the ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - A couple of days ago, when we reported on the return of the tiki boats to the three rivers, our very own David Highfield mentioned he can't swim. That set me off in search of help ...

HOUSTON – It’s pool season and with all the fun that comes with that, also comes some danger for inexperienced swimmers. The YMCA of Greater Houston is teaming up with Reliant Energy for its Safety ...

One of the biggest issues in aquatics is getting adults to learn how to swim. It is much tougher to learn later in life, which deters a lot of people from attempting to learn. Fortunately, there are ...

Beach and pool season are starting. Why not get a little exercise while you’re in the sun? Credit...Yuvraj Khanna, Bryan Bennett, Zack Wittman, and Logan Cyrus for The New York Times Supported by By ...

Preparing for future military swimming and diving training requires spending several days a week in the pool. You must swim, tread, drownproof and swim with fins well. All take practice learning the ...

Navigating ocean waves when your main swimming experience has taken place in the calm waters of pools or lakes is a bit like charging over rocky terrain on a mountain bike as a neighborhood ...