SuSexFulDiver
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At what point is a diver considered a strong swimmer?
I know PADI required us to swim 200 yards and Thread water for 15 minutes. I was wondering what do some of you consider being a strong swimmer?
Is it being able to swim 200 yards freestyle under a certain amount of time, or
being able to swim 500 yards or a mile freestyle non stop in a certain amount of time?
I know most here will argue that scuba divers do not actually swim, or that freestyle swimming skills has little to do with scuba diving, but to those who feel that being able to swim is an important aspect of scuba diving, at what point do you consider a swimmer/diver a strong swimmer.
What are the swim requirements a Divemaster or Instructor must complete to become a Divemaster or Dive Instructor?
I know PADI required us to swim 200 yards and Thread water for 15 minutes. I was wondering what do some of you consider being a strong swimmer?
Is it being able to swim 200 yards freestyle under a certain amount of time, or
being able to swim 500 yards or a mile freestyle non stop in a certain amount of time?
I know most here will argue that scuba divers do not actually swim, or that freestyle swimming skills has little to do with scuba diving, but to those who feel that being able to swim is an important aspect of scuba diving, at what point do you consider a swimmer/diver a strong swimmer.
What are the swim requirements a Divemaster or Instructor must complete to become a Divemaster or Dive Instructor?