New Clinics at Pleasants Landing Focus on Confident Parenting, Drowning Prevention

Photo by Lake Anna Photography; Jenn Mastro and her daughters

In addition to Better Boater Academy, Lake Anna Swim Company’s Jenn Mastro is also bringing family water safety to the shoreline through Family Water Safety Clinics.

“We just kind of found each other,” Jenn said of Britts. “It was completely organic. We’d never met before, but we’re on the same mission: better practices and better norms on and around the water.”

The 90-minute clinics, hosted Mondays in June and July at Pleasants Landing, are designed for entire families—not just the kids. From basic rescue techniques to water awareness and simple safety reminders, the sessions focus on what to do before an emergency happens.

“I’ve been a lifeguard since I was 14—it’s second nature for me,” Mastro said. “But for most parents, it’s not. Sometimes when something goes wrong, they panic or forget what they know. That’s why we train as a family—because I want the parent to feel calm, too.”

With two young children of her own, Jenn understands the pressures of parenting around water. “We’re both raising little ones,” she said, referring to her and Britts. “We’ve just been these lake babies our whole lives, and now it’s about raising them better—with more education and more confidence.”

While Jenn has taught swim lessons for years, the demand for more structured water safety guidance has grown. Her company now offers year-round lessons at Wilderness Resort, but these summer clinics are built for all types of swimmers—especially seasonal residents and visitors.

To sign up for a Family Water Safety Clinic, visit lakeannaswimcompany.com. Space is limited.

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