
Expanding Access to Water
Action based on the research of Dr. Lucas Salles-Cunha to increase swimming participation in under represented communities. This website provides educational resources and funding sources to make swimming possible in areas that traditionally have not had the opportunity to swim.
Understanding Water is a mission-driven brand dedicated to expanding access to swimming. Through apparel sales, donations, and community partnerships, we raise funds and provide essential swimming services to areas that do not have regular access to pools or aquatic programs. Our goal is to break down barriers, bring swimming opportunities to underrepresented communities, and create lasting pathways for health, safety, and performance in the water.
This is not a short term solution, it is a long term commitment to building facilities and helping children swim at a young age, graduate to a swim team and then provide employment opportunities where they give back. It is a positive cycle that increases swimming participation.
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Support our mission by contributing a tax deductible donation. Donations are made to SC Swimming, CAFL, Inc. All proceeds support swimming in under represented communities.

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Teach children to swim in 6 weeks
Teach children to swim in 6 weeks
We have designed a step by step course to teach children ages 5+ to swim in 6 weeks. It has been proven effective for children that have never been in a pool.
After 6 weeks they are either ready for the swim team or are comfortable in the water and prepared for another 6 week class.
We hope you support our organization financial so we can continue to provide these valuable services at no to limited cost.
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