A pair of wetsuit shoes with grip will help you out here. Ease yourself into the water slowly, making sure you have a firm grip on less slimy rocks. Once you get into a safe depth, you can start swimming.
I find that spreading my legs and arms out (almost like a starfish) helps, as well as taking a deep breath before entering. If you can, try floating on your...
Of course. Warm water is suggested because it opens up the pores, making moisturizing more effective, but there's nothing wrong with using cold water, it can be very refreshing.
The egg mixture is best -- you simply drain some of the egg mixture before putting them right in the batter, rather than drying them as you'd have to with...
Hyperventilating in cold water is your body's way of warming you up. So, you start breathing really fast and that increases your heart rate. This will usually subside if you...