BSA Swimmer Teat

[Stosh]

acco40, I was going to leave that one alone.

 

As far as "strong" swimming. I'm 60 years old and can't do "strong" like I used to in my youth. Now I pass the swim test every year with a combination of life-saver's breast stroke and side-stroke (I too hate getting water in my ears) . Both easy, resting strokes that if done correctly can be accomplished faster than some of the younger boy's crawl strokes.

 

This is a classic example of the turtle and the hare. Most of the boys take off like it's a race and burn themselves out about half way through. I keep a steady pace and finish quickly with very little effort. Age and treachery will win out over youth and exuberance any day!

 

I've never failed a swim test, and have been tested by numerous different water-front personnel in at least a dozen different venues. "Strong" was never an issue and I don't really do "strong" anyway.

 

Stosh