Quote:The problem is, I am a total spaz if I get water up my nose.
This was a common problem when I was teaching swimming.
The solution is to get you over the fear of getting water up your nose.
You do that by constantly blowing air out of your nose while you're in the water...say ommmm while you're doing it.
Tilt your head back in the water and do it. After a bit of practice it won't bother you...and the air will keep the water out.