What is the implication when you ask if someone can swim?

posted 2 months ago

If you want to take someone sailing on a boat and you ask them if they can swim, what exactly are you asking? Everyone can float if they have a life jacket right?

My understanding is that someone is being asked if they can take care of themselves and/or tread water until they are rescued and/or if they are a strong swimmer, but I could be wrong.

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Shadow@lemmy.ca

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2 months ago

I think the implication is that they want to know if you can swim.

Floating doesn’t mean not panicking

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snooggums@midwest.social

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2 months ago

Yeah, plus being able to swim means being able to maneuver with the lifejacket on in addition to basic water safety knowledge. Being able to maneuver a short distance with a life jacket makes getting back on the boat s lot easier.

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