I can swim with a life jacket but?

Question

Ok so i can swim perfectly with a life jacket and keep up with my friends who are the strongest swimmers in there class but as soon as i take it off i panic and get out of the water. Am going to the beach soon and will try it again but will i be able to swim without a life jacket???? I HATE putting my head under water so that is not and option. I use to be able to do the doggy paddle but even with the life jacket i mess up , am bringing the life jaacket anyways.; Any tips walkthroughts anything am 12 right now so it won't be all that hard for me to learn ... Ty in advance

Answer 1

I agree with the other answers in that it is a good idea to take swimming lessons. If you like going to the beach / being in the water its important to have at least the basics mastered and to be somewhat comfortable. Keep practicing, but the bottom line is: if you still feel safer w/ a life jacket, then wear it! If you get tired you won't have to worry about treading water, the jacket will float you. I can swim but always wear one anyway.