Originally Posted by
Hardheadmandca
That said, just a few miles north of Pacific Grove, at a State Park, my father-in-law was bit in the thigh by a sea lion while he was swimming about a half mile off shore.
Took a large chunk of his thigh with him.
That was 30 years ago though.
I use to dive at Pacific Grove and Monterey Bay and around the harbor. The seal lions can get aggressive around mating season. Use to take my fish when I was spear fishing. They were really cool to watch underwater.
Brian, when I was a WSI I use to teach kids and adults to swim. Most had no inhabitations about the water. Granted it was a pool. Those few that were fearful would loose it slowly by getting in the water. I would make them put their faces in the water and float on their back. Of course I supported them and reassured them. It takes time, BUT you got to do it.
Open body’s of water like the ocean may be to much of a leap. So maybe a clear spring lake that’s deep enough. Swimming well and with confidence is important. You’ll get there if you really want it.