Even though the majority of drowning in New Zealand happen in open water, most kids are only taught how to swim in swimming pools.
Open water training Photo: Supplied
But new research from the University of Otago shows big improvements in swimming skill and confidence for children who undergo a three-day course on how to stay safe in open water.
The study's lead author, Professor Chris Button, joins us to explain a bit more about the research and what it means for swimming education in New Zealand.
