Just returned from being a swim buddy at Solana Beach (first time) and it was great fun. Helped folks who were nervous about swimming in the ocean (some for the first time), getting beyond the waves, and getting back in. Swim buddies (sponsered by TCSD) swim near the person and encourage them that they can make it. Worth getting up early to see those big smiles once they make it round the swim course. Its a great way to participate and help out if your not racing yourself. I’ll definably be a swim buddy again.