SwimSnax: Learn to Use a Tether, 6 Hour Course

Take A “Spotter” Home with You
When you learn to use the tether, you will no longer need an instructor or lifeguard on hand.
There should always be someone else nearby and aware of you however, whenever you or anyone is in the water.

June 28, 2026
9-noon and 1:45-4:45

Arlington Park Pool
2650 Waldemere Street
Sarasota, FL 34239
Outdoors

Prerequisite: Miracle Swimming Essentials 1 graduate. The only thing standing between you and all of your swimming goals is feeling safe. True—time, money, motivation come into play. When those are handled, then safety is the only thing necessary to make progress. If you have a trusted instructor or spotter with you at all times, you feel safe. The tether now takes the place of that person to give you the security to determine the amount of risk that’s fun for you (zero risk works fine), experiment, and play.

Learn to use the tether in the shallow end on our Float Bar or another mooring. Every step taught in the book, Conquer Your Fear of Water, will be introduced and taught. Practice the skills that are made comfortable by the tether. Then we’ll do the same in the deep end. Go through many different skills, games and toys to maximize your learning within the safe space of the tether, knowing you can’t get too far away from the wall or sink with the tether on. Lengthen or shorten the tether at will. Understand the power of the tether for continued learning and ultimate success on your own.

You can go from terror in shallow water to freedom in deep water by following the book, Conquer Your Fear of Water, and using the tether according to the instructions. How can it work? It works because you’ll feel safe. And that’s what you need.