Richard, December 2025
I made it to the age of 58 without ever having learned to swim. In some ways, it didn’t matter as long as I stayed away from pools and rivers, but deep down I knew that I was afraid of deep water, and I’d grown tired of living with that fear.
My experience with Mighty Splash, learning first with Lisa and then Harry, has been revelatory. I never feel like I’m being rushed into doing something before I’m ready, but we always find a way to move forward, to do something in each lesson that I’ve never done before.
The teachers’ patience is endless – they always understand when I need to take my time or practise something more to feel comfortable. They combine this with a deep knowledge of swimming skills that help me understand how my body behaves in the pool. I feel like I am finally conquering my fears and learning to enjoy being in water.
