to
guide himself in a straight line.

THE CATHERINE WHEEL

[Illustration: THE CATHERINE WHEEL]

This is a very effective "stunt." After assuming the floating position,
turn on the right side, with the arms at full length, the hands close to
the body, and the knees drawn up. Begin by moving the legs sideways;
that is, bring each knee up alternately, straightening out the legs and
making a wide sweep with each leg before bringing it up again. The legs
are used the same as paddles on a side-wheeler, as in the illustration.
This should be practised on both sides. One hand is made to scoop the
water toward the body in front, while the other is manipulated the same
way at the back. With a little practise one thus may simulate a
Catherine wheel--at least when the act is done rapidly and efficiently.

ROLLING

To roll in the water one has to be able to float well; to roll easily
the body must float as high in the water as possible. No movements of
arms or legs are required at all, the balancing being done with the
head.

[Illustration: ROLLING]

First get into a floating position, the arms extended beyond the head,
the ankles crossed as in the illustration. Then fill the lungs well with
air, and gently rock the body from side to side, increasing the motion
until the body rolls nearly over on its side. Having reached this
position, turn the face well over on the right side, and the body will
roll over and turn up again on the other side. After the first complete
roll, once momentum is started, the second becomes easier. Several rolls
can be made before stopping, provided the breath holds out. Always
finish in the floating position. When one has learned how to roll over
on the right side, rolling on the left side should be practised, until
that movement becomes as easy as the other one. After practise the rolls
can be made very easily and gracefully, without splashing. The legs must
always be kept crossed and together, never letting the hands come out of
the water.

SWIMMING LIKE A PORPOISE

This trick, very interesting and pretty, is quite mirth-provoking to the
onlooker, especially if indulged in by a number of swimmers. Unlike the
vast majority of tricks performed in the water, it does not call for
ability to float well, the only qualification being that one must be a
fairly good swimmer.

Begin by lying flat on the water with the face downward. Then take a
deep inspiration after having cleared the lungs.