My parents got me into swimming lessons down at the Middletown Y before my first memories. Grew up at Eastons beach so I swam everyday once the water was warm enough. I swam competively from grade school through my freshman year in high school and was pretty darn good. Butterfly was my specialty. 4th in Bay State games at age 13. Later in college I taught swim lessons at the Y and was a lifeguard for many years so yeah, I can save your life. I've actually pulled 3 people out of the water and did CPR once. That kind of stuff stays with you for the rest of your life. I'm out of shape now though but can still swim well but nothing like I used too.
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