help with discovery cove

**mama267** · 4 Jun 05, 08:43 AM

i really would like to go to discovery cove and swim with the dolphins but would like some info as i have 2 daughters 12 and 8 the 8 year old is not a very good swimmer and was wondering whether she would still be able to have a swim with them as she cannot tread water, she is dyspracsic and finds it hard would appreciate any advice
thanks
sarah

Guest · 4 Jun 05, 09:09 AM

Hi Sarah. This is no trouble at all. Discovery Cove have a high number of people who are poor swimmers (including my boys). There are plentiful supplies of "life vests" which act as very good "corks" and there is NO WAY she will sink wearing one of these.

Guest · 4 Jun 05, 09:41 AM

as Zoe said you can get life jackets whch makes them bouyant. The life guards are in the water with you and all around watching, just tell them about the kids and they will be fine.

My ds 6 cant swim and did it without a life vest,...mind you he couldnt hold on to the dolphin's fin very well and went under(we thought the dolphin would save him, but the life gaurd did... dolphin swam off lol)
Dont let this put you off, we all(including ds who says he drowned with doplphins)enjoyed the day.

Janie

highlander447 · 4 Jun 05, 09:49 AM

I can't swim yet still manage to njoy the doplhin swim so wouldn't worry too much

Guest · 4 Jun 05, 09:52 AM

My DS has special needs, but really had his heart set on the dolphin swim, so I emailed DC with my concerns about his abilities in the water and got a lovely reply. They will supply a life vest and also another trainer as a 'buddy' in the water if needed. If the deep water is a problem there is the option to have her interaction in the shallow area. They will do all they can to help your DD if you tell them about her needs, but it may be worth contacting them in advance. I used the contact link on the website and got prompt replies every time.

highlander447 · 4 Jun 05, 10:03 AM

I second that have always found DC to be very helpful and reply promptly to emails

**mama267** · 4 Jun 05, 03:34 PM

thanks for your information will probably go and book this going at the end of november so hopefully the weather will be a bit warm not like here in november when you have your winter woolies on
sarah

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4 Jun 05, 09:09 AM	#2
	4 Jun 05, 09:09 AM Guest Guest
Guest Guest	Hi Sarah. This is no trouble at all. Discovery Cove have a high number of people who are poor swimmers (including my boys). There are plentiful supplies of "life vests" which act as very good "corks" and there is NO WAY she will sink wearing one of these.

4 Jun 05, 09:41 AM	#3
	4 Jun 05, 09:41 AM Guest Guest
Guest Guest	as Zoe said you can get life jackets whch makes them bouyant. The life guards are in the water with you and all around watching, just tell them about the kids and they will be fine. My ds 6 cant swim and did it without a life vest,...mind you he couldnt hold on to the dolphin's fin very well and went under(we thought the dolphin would save him, but the life gaurd did... dolphin swam off lol) Dont let this put you off, we all(including ds who says he drowned with doplphins)enjoyed the day. Janie

4 Jun 05, 09:52 AM	#5
	4 Jun 05, 09:52 AM Guest Guest
Guest Guest	My DS has special needs, but really had his heart set on the dolphin swim, so I emailed DC with my concerns about his abilities in the water and got a lovely reply. They will supply a life vest and also another trainer as a 'buddy' in the water if needed. If the deep water is a problem there is the option to have her interaction in the shallow area. They will do all they can to help your DD if you tell them about her needs, but it may be worth contacting them in advance. I used the contact link on the website and got prompt replies every time.

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