Wellness Retreat For Senior BIPOC Women To Overcome Fear Of Swimming Announced

From August 17 to August 27, 2025, Back2theWater will be hosting its new retreat in Cartagena, Colombia to teach older BIPOC women to swim, work on their emotional and mental health, and tackle generational trauma.

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On a mission to make swimming more accessible in BIPOC communities, Back2theWater’s upcoming summer retreat will seek to relieve participants from the burden of aquaphobia and help them overcome a history of systemic exclusion from public swimming spaces, giving them the opportunity to face their fears and become more comfortable in the water.

“Black and Brown women face disproportionately higher drowning rates, often linked to generational barriers, cultural stigma, and lack of swim education,” said a spokesperson for the organization. “This retreat redefines the water as a place of joy and empowerment, offering a safe and culturally sensitive space for women to rewrite their stories.”

Back2theWater’s summer retreat will feature swimming lessons catered to adults, trauma-informed mental health exercises, and intimate team-building activities. Through its comprehensive program, participants will gain a necessary life-saving skill, develop practical strategies for performing under pressure, and become an ambassadors for swimming in their respective communities.

Additionally, the retreat will dedicate time to cultural immersion, allowing participants to learn and appreciate the history, culture, and cuisine of Cartagena.

For those looking to contribute to Back2theWater’s wellness and swimming initiative, the organization is currently searching for passionate individuals and organizations to share insights on trauma and healing, spread awareness for its 2025 summer retreat, and much more. More information is available at https://www.back2thewater.com/article/back2thewater-2025-is-looking-for-speakers-and-sponsors

About Back2theWater

Back2theWater is one of the very few initiatives committed to addressing the rarely discussed swim disparity in BIPOC communities. By creating a safe space for skill and confidence-building, healing, and communion among like-minded individuals, the organization hopes to empower more marginalized groups.

“This retreat isn’t just about learning to swim. It’s about dismantling generational fears, fostering community, and reclaiming water as a source of freedom and strength,” commented founder and travel ambassador Diamond Crystal.

Interested parties can find more information at https://www.back2thewater.com/press-release/empowering-55-black-women-a-2025-retreat-to-address-swim-disparity-and-generational-trauma

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