Learning to swim opens the doors to a number of activities, like water aerobics classes, snorkeling, and lap swimming. Not to mention, it can be a lifesaver (literally) in an accident. Yet, almost 40 ...

All you need is a pair of trunks and goggles, right? I wish that were the case. Instead, you need several pairs of goggles, practice suits, team suits, tech suits, bags, towels, other gear, club fees, ...