In this heartwarming episode of Navigating Neva, Nicole and Wes sit down with Amanda Girton—certified Water Safety Instructor, founder of Sunshine Swimming, and author of Teach Your Child to Swim: Second Edition.

Amanda shares her inspiring journey from part-time swim instructor to community advocate, offering free swim lessons to families and transforming the way kids connect with water. From water safety and drowning prevention to supporting neurodivergent swimmers, Amanda breaks down how to make swimming a joyful, confidence-building experience for every child.

Tips for parents of new swimmers
A sneak peek at Amanda’s upcoming book & coloring guide
How to make bath time the beginning of swim time
Empowering advice for mission-driven entrepreneurs

Connect with Amanda:
🌐 sunshineswimming.com
📸 Instagram: @sunshineswimming
📖 Book on Amazon! https://a.co/d/cGayQou

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Wes and Nicole break down what’s making waves in the aquatics world right now.

🔥 CPR & AED Awareness Week—why it matters more than ever
🏊 Team USA domination + the power of swim role models
👶 Joyful Waters is expanding—get the scoop on our trauma-aware swim program
📍 Florida Workshop: November 15–16 with Helen Hughes
🚨 Drowning Prevention Week (June 14–21): Simple things that actually save lives
🎟️ All Things Aquatics is back June 19—register now before the price jumps!

Whether you’re a parent, coach, guard, or swim school leader—this episode is packed with timely updates, inspiration, and a little behind-the-scenes energy from Nicole and Wes.

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In this episode, Nicole and Wes welcome Jose Gallagher, founder and CEO of Rip Current Sports and inventor of Dual Boards, a revolutionary swim training tool changing how swimmers build technique, confidence, and independence in the water.

Jose shares real-world success stories—including a Maryland swim program that ordered 95 pairs after a single demo—and dives into how Dual Boards support beginners, adaptive athletes, and competitive swimmers alike. You'll learn how the unique board shapes (like the “M” and “H” positions) help swimmers engage the right muscles, improve kick timing, and feel more natural hand buoyancy without gripping.

Whether you're a coach, parent, or aquatic director, this episode will inspire you to rethink how we support learners in the water.

Highlights:

• Maryland swim program’s bulk adoption of Dual Boards
• Letter-based positioning and functional uses
• Dual Boards in lifeguard training for struggling candidates
• Confidence-building stories, including a 67-year-old swimmer gaining independence

Explore the boards at ripcurrentsports.com or find them on Amazon.

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🔴 Follow Your Host on TikTok: Stay connected and see behind-the-scenes content by following me on TikTok at @NicoleFairfield.

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❓ Got Questions?: Have questions about today’s episode or upcoming topics? Reach out to me at navigatingneva@gmail.com.

📚 Check Out My Books: As an author, I have books available on Amazon under Nicole Fairfield.

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