This document provides information on building swimming skills and gear for swimming. It discusses levels of learning swimming strokes and techniques, recommended gear like suits, goggles, and training tools, pool etiquette, ways to keep swimming interesting with varied workouts and events, local pool hours, and links for additional swim resources. Tips include protecting hair from chlorine, rinsing after swimming, using swim-friendly shampoo and conditioner, and moisturizing skin while still wet after a swim.