Sihanoukville maritime security was prepared for Water Festival crowds.

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Sailorman wrote: these bozo's in the boats are next to useless. Wonder how much training they had?
The real question is, "Can any of them swim?"
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Sailorman wrote: these bozo's in the boats are next to useless. Wonder how much training they had?
The real question is, "Can any of them swim?"
Answering your question with a question; how many Cambodians do you know that can really swim ?

This is not a jab at Cambodians, but I don't think I know any that can swim. Even the ones that grew up by the sea or a river. Parents can't swim and there's no one to teach the kids. This is just my own experience, so FWIW.

:dm: Another question for you. Do you think that the guys who get to cruise around on these boats got selected for their swimming skills and superior life-saving techniques ?
Tricky question I know. :unknown:

The sum total of the two questions should give you an answer.
Spoiler:
Probably not.
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@AM, so let's get together and start an NGO to teach swimming. We get $$$ from donors, and get to live like kings. Whaddaya say??

We could get voluntourists to fill in the gaps. [another money maker there].

$$$$ :)
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Username Taken wrote:@AM, so let's get together and start an NGO to teach swimming. We get $$$ from donors, and get to live like kings. Whaddaya say??

We could get voluntourists to fill in the gaps. [another money maker there].

$$$$ :)
:thumb: The volunteers could also provide the beer. Aussies would be good - they can all swim and they like beer.
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"Aussies would be good - they can all swim and they like beer."

And, they're all top blokes and top sheilas.

Hands up if you don't have, at the very least, your Herald certificate.

I think we're onto a winner here AM!! :beer1:
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I know several Khmer that are good swimmers, GF included :)


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I can't swim. Many friends and bf tried to teach me but they gave up on teaching me. maybe it is better to learn from a coache.

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A swimming coach would be much better.


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rozzieoz wrote:A swimming coach would be much better.


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Yes, but way expensive... 7$ per hour and 5$ for entry to club per time.
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Shit that's expensive!


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