"But the tide can rip you right out unless you are an experienced swimmer," he said.
Only the most experienced swimmers (if any) should go in far.
By the end of the day, all four men, each an experienced swimmer, was dead, drowned in the waters they knew well.
Though all four were strong and experienced swimmers, investigators said no one could have survived the rain-gorged waters.
Beaches may not be well-marked, and strong currents could lead to dangerous conditions for even the most experienced swimmers.
More experienced swimmers often find their own method of staying above the surface.
The news came as a shock when relatives of Kidd revealed that she was an experienced and strong swimmer.
For experienced swimmers, the coach can provide an invaluable objective assessment of their training regime and practice performance.
In contrast to his brother Chris' climbing skills, Martin is a more experienced swimmer.
This is a very difficult lift, and should only be attempted by experienced swimmers.