A guide for swimmers considering cold water or wild swimming
Morning swimmers.
Now the Lido is closed for the winter, this is for those who are considering cold water or wild swimming . We’d like to share with you some essential information and research from some websites with excellent guidance to help keep you safe.
The websites below are full of information for wild swimmers as well as wild swimming places and groups.
https://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/category/survive
https://rnli.org/safety/choose-your-activity/open-water-swimming#
These are a few things to remember
- Never dive or jump into cold water if you’ve never been acclimatised to cold water.
- Always familiarise yourself with a safe entry and exit places.
- Be aware of tides and the flow of a river.
- Never swim alone. Always have a swim buddy.
Stay safe and have fun.
