{"id":2548,"date":"2021-01-17T15:22:39","date_gmt":"2021-01-17T20:22:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gypsydivers.com\/?post_type=ufaq&p=2548"},"modified":"2021-02-21T14:35:27","modified_gmt":"2021-02-21T19:35:27","slug":"do-i-need-to-be-an-expert-swimmer-to-take-scuba-lessons","status":"publish","type":"ufaq","link":"https:\/\/gypsydivers.com\/ufaqs\/do-i-need-to-be-an-expert-swimmer-to-take-scuba-lessons\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I need to be an expert swimmer to take scuba lessons?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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No! You just need to pass a simple swim test at the beginning of the course. The test is a 200-yard swim without fins and mask, untimed. Then a 10-minute treading water test, where you just need to keep your head above water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don’t think you can pass the test, or want to become a better swimmer, check out our swim school! We have programs for all ages or you can sign up for private lessons and focus on this scuba test.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t

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