How do I learn to like the water?

Alright so I'm being shipped off for officer training for the army this summer and a big part of my training is combat water survival techniques... and to be honest I've never been comfortable in the water- probably due to a couple near drowning experiences as a kid... but anywho, I can swim and I do that on occassion - but it seems like despite me going out for a swim I still feel awkward and jittery in the water... any advice on how I can get comfortable so when I get there its not so intimidating?

Is there a local pool near your home? That could do it. Else, take swimming lessons, it's nothing to be ashamed of.

Spend more time around water

The only way you will get comfortable in water is to spend more time in it, pretty simple actually not really deserving of a thread.SaintLeonidas

Alright so I'm being shipped off for officer training for the army this summer and a big part of my training is combat water survival techniques... and to be honest I've never been comfortable in the water- probably due to a couple near drowning experiences as a kid... but anywho, I can swim and I do that on occassion - but it seems like despite me going out for a swim I still feel awkward and jittery in the water... any advice on how I can get comfortable so when I get there its not so intimidating?

Scoob64

I reckon your officer just wants to see you guys topless. :P

But seriously, you should just go swimming in your local pool. You could wear some adult armbands if it helps. :P

The only way you will get comfortable in water is to spend more time in it, pretty simple actually.SaintLeonidas

Smoke while lying on the water (of course, this can only be done through laying on parts where it isn't deep at all. But seriously, go to the pool and learn how to swim like the other guy said.Ashley_wwe

[QUOTE="Ashley_wwe"]Smoke while lying on the water (of course, this can only be done through laying on parts where it isn't deep at all. But seriously, go to the pool and learn how to swim like the other guy said.muthsera666

There could be fire in the sky.

Try floating on your back. When it becomes very comfortable so will you

Don't think of it as water... Think of it as a combination of Hydrogen and Oxygen at a 2-1 ratio.

Just head out to a local pool and practice, slowly at first if you are really uncomfortable. If you have enough time to dedicate, take lessons.