Hey Kitsune - I went with goggles, non-kosher changing in front of everybody (but then people here are very relaxed about showing skin), and no hat.

ooohhh this is tricky.... I could do max. 2 lengths in the 15 meter kids pool before gulping water because I got out of breath.

Sooooo many things to watch out for. *do your homework teacher gave you: take notes*.

But I am determined, I kinda like it when I can get even 6 strokes right, and looking at the differences in techniques among the lappers it is so worth getting it right.

will keep you posted. Teacher is nice and supportive.

9 months for 500 meters? think i can do it?