
Overcoming My Fear of Water Sports: My Transformative First Trip to Hawaii
Despite learning to swim as a child and always living near water, I have never been the biggest fan of being in it. Sure, I might enjoy a quick swim occasionally, but anything more than that makes me want to take a nap and feels like a quick ticket to the deep end. Moreover, when it comes towater sports, I’ve historically steered clear. With the exception of a few (terrifying) jet-ski outings, I’ve long avoided activities on the water, fearing a blend of my distaste for the ocean with my lack of athletic prowess would lead to disaster.