San Andrés Island
August 2026
Are you ready to reclaim your power in the water?
For generations, Black women have faced barriers to swimming—physical, cultural, and emotional. At the Back2theWater Swim Retreat, we’re rewriting the narrative. This is your chance to reconnect with the water, not as a place of fear, but as a source of healing, strength, and joy.
This retreat is about reclaiming your legacy, breaking cycles of exclusion, and creating new possibilities for yourself and future generations.
Step into your power.
There is a disparity among women of color who do not know how to swim.
50% Higher
Black Americans face a 50% higher drowning rate.
1 in 3
Black Americans do not know how to swim.
65+
The second highest drowning rate age group.
Our mission
Let's change the narrative.
Swimming is a vital life skill. You deserve to reclaim your joy in the water and make it yours.
Conquer your fears.
Heal your mind and body.
Embrace the water as a space for healing. Let go of past fears and rediscover your strength and serenity.
Learn in a cultural-sensitive space.
Guided by BIPOC female swim instructors who understand your journey, you’ll learn to swim in a space that values and respects your experience.
End the cycle of generational patterns.
Go back to the water.
Curated By
The Gallivanting Grandma™
And
I'm Diamond Crystal
I’m a passionate entrepreneur, author, and digital nomad, driven by a deep desire to inspire and empower others to elevate their spiritual, physical, and mental well-being.
Learn more about me at my official website, thegallivantinggrandma.com.
