August 17-27, 2025
For generations, Black women have faced barriers to swimming—physical, cultural, and emotional. At the Back2theWater Swim Retreat, we’re rewriting the narrative. This is your chance to reconnect with the water, not as a place of fear, but as a source of healing, strength, and joy.
This retreat is about reclaiming your legacy, breaking cycles of exclusion, and creating new possibilities for yourself and future generations.
Step into your power, conquer the water, and inspire others to do the same.
There is a disparity among women of color who do not know how to swim.
50% Higher
Black Americans face a 50% higher drowning rate.
1 in 3
Black Americans do not know how to swim.
65+
The second highest drowning rate age group.
Let's change the narrative.
Swimming is a vital life skill. You deserve to reclaim your joy in the water and make it yours.
Conquer your fears.
Learning to swim can be daunting, especially given the historical and cultural ties that many of us have with water. Join us in a space that honors this history and supports your journey.
Heal your mind and body.
Embrace the water as a space for healing. Let go of past fears and rediscover your strength and serenity.
Learn in a cultural-sensitive space.
Guided by a Black woman swim instructor who understands your journey, you'll learn to swim in a space that values and respects your experience.
End the cycle of generational patterns.
With only 19% of children learning to swim if their parents don’t, breaking this cycle empowers future generations. Start your journey today and pave the way for your family.
Dr. Tiffany Quash, Aquaphobia
Curated By
The Gallivanting Grandma™
I'm Diamond Crystal
I’m a passionate entrepreneur, author, and digital nomad, driven by a deep desire to inspire and empower others to elevate their spiritual, physical, and mental well-being.
Through my work as an intentional connector, I help people unlock their full potential and embrace a life of ease—with confidence, joy, and unapologetic boldness.
Learn more about me at my official website, thegallivantinggrandma.com.
Faith Over Fear
My biggest faith over fear move to date was an Underwater snorkel photography session in Puerto Vallarta Mexico.
I decided to tackle my fear of the water through this guided experience. It required trust and relaxation, but it was mission accomplished at age 61.
Next up, swimming on my own.
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Let's conquer this fear once and for all.
Together with fellow non-swimmers, we’ll embark on a journey that boosts confidence, teaches essential swimming skills, and encourages personal growth—all within a supportive and nurturing environment.
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