Shouldn't be about the agency right?
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Well, there is a surface swim challenge in training, I think. And surface swims certainly happen with Scuba - on shore dives, or when you surface away from the boat. Wouldn't hurt.I can swim ok under water, but not as well on top of water. I can tread water well also. I grew up around the water and am comfortable in it, but would like to be a better swimmer. Should I take swim lessons first?