Has anyone learnt to swim as an adult?

[melodyangel]

I really need to learn, it's rubbish being a non swimmer but I'm terrified. Anyone learnt to swimm as an adult? Did you go to lessons or just teach yourself?

Any advice would be great. Ta.

assumpta - Don't mind at all, I'm almost 40. There are only three of us in the class.

gramercy - Ah yes I remember young and slim...just.

my swim suit

I can swim!

Sorry but had to share. In five weeks I have learnt to do a length of crawl and a length of breast stroke. Haven't been out of my depth yet and still struggling with timings and breathing but I'm really pleased.

Well done melody

I came on the sport section as I was going to ask about adult swimming lessons

I can swim but have never been taught so hav eno technique or strength. I'm happy enough in the water but would like to become a 'proper' swimmer
My dream is to be confident enough to go wild swimming
From reading the thread it sounds like an intermediate lesson might be appropriate for me