Prone Float

[LT Guppy]

I promise it's all mental. You can do it without plugging your nose.

[futresailrfets]

PringleMan thanks for that reply. Yes I can swim under water without plugging my nose. I know it's all mental. Maybe its just the fear of being still and feeling as though I will sink. I feel like when I just lay there, I have no control. Its weird how just plugging my nose makes me feel like I have some sort of control. Not sure why! I will keep practing though..

[futresailrfets]

Originally Posted by Guppy

I promise it's all mental. You can do it without plugging your nose.

Thanks. I know.. I am so scared of failing! I will keep practicing and keep trying to stay calm.

[Charmed]

I heard you also have to float on your back. Is that true?

[Haasino]

Originally Posted by Charmed

I heard you also have to float on your back. Is that true?

No, you float face-down... hence, prone vs. supine float, lol.

[Spook]

Originally Posted by Charmed

I heard you also have to float on your back. Is that true?

The swim test consists of this:
1. jumping off of a 10 ft. platform
2. swimming the length of the pool
3. 5 minute prone float
4. a bunch of waiting in line
5. coverall flotation

There is no straight up floating on your back during the test.