Do I need to be a strong swimmer?
Yes. Comfortable in open water is the baseline. Competitive swimming is not required.
How long until I can hold my breath for 2 minutes?
Most people reach 2 minutes with a few weeks of relaxed, coached breath-hold practice.
Is a certification required?
Not legally, but strongly recommended. A course teaches rescue breathing, buddy technique, and equalization safely.
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