A teenage lifeguard named Chad noticed my distress. Chad was seventeen, wore mirrored sunglasses, and had probably never experienced a moment of vulnerability in his life.
Call out to a trusted friend, family member, or even a lifeguard to bring you a towel.
In some cases, people have reported being forced to walk around in their underwear or borrow clothes from friends or strangers. This can be especially challenging for those who are traveling or don't have access to a change of clothes. My Swimming Trunks Have Been Sucked Off
: Over time, chlorine and salt break down the Lycra and elastic fibers, causing the suit to lose its "memory" and stay stretched out. How to Prevent Future "Lose-and-Found" Moments
Prevention is better than, well, public embarrassment. Here are the best ways to keep your trunks secure. 1. The "Double-Knot" Technique A teenage lifeguard named Chad noticed my distress
Another beachgoer, Rachel, 32, from Florida, had a similar experience. "I was boogie boarding in a pretty rough surf zone when I felt my trunks being pulled off. I tried to grab onto them, but they were gone, sucked out to sea. I had to paddle back to shore in my bikini top and nothing else. Not exactly the beach day I had planned."
“My life is over. My friends are on the patio. My crush is holding a lemonade. I will have to move to a remote cabin in Montana and change my name. Goodbye, civilization.” In some cases, people have reported being forced
There are moments in life that define us. Graduations. Weddings. The birth of a child. And then, there is the moment I experienced last Tuesday at the YMCA community pool—the moment I realized my swimming trunks have been sucked off.
If your trunks have a weak elastic waistband and a useless drawstring, it’s time to upgrade.
No, I thought. Not here. Not at the community center. Mrs. Patterson from Accounting is doing water aerobics in the shallow end.
So, the next time you're heading to the beach, remember: the ocean is a powerful force to be reckoned with. Be prepared, be aware, and, above all, hold onto your swim trunks for dear life.