how do non-swimmers just sink in the water while paddling very hard trying to stay above the water whilst swimmers have to do next to nothing to stay above it?

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how do non-swimmers just sink in the water while paddling very hard trying to stay above the water whilst swimmers have to do next to nothing to stay above it?

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By just taking a deep breath you become buoyant. Non swimmers panic and fuck up their breathing in all kinds of ways (swallowing water e.g.) which makes them sink.

Among other reasons listed here.

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