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"Swimming is an essential life skill. It is the same as reading and writing—to be able to save yourself. And then it’s the bridge to the joy and the pleasure of the Great Lake and all the water ...

By Erik Vance I’ve never been a good swimmer. I mean, I can swim. But what I do in a pool feels more like a battle for survival than a workout — especially after the first few laps.