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By *bi HaiveMan
over a year ago
Forum Mod Cheeseville, Somerset |
If it's anything like the open water down here you'll need a pressure washer to clean all the crap and mud off when you've finished........
And maybe a geiger counter to check for radiation too.
 
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Anyone done it and got any tips?
Off to my first session this morning so thinking of what I need to pack for after!"
Yes I have done a lot of open water swims, it really depends and how long you are planning on staying in, take your warmest clothing, something you can put on quickly,not things you have to faff about getting on.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Make sure you have eaten prior to going so your body has resources.
Swim in a group especially if you are in unchecked waters.
If you are swimming in white water then wear a life-jacket.
Of course goose-fat smeared over your body if it will be cold and it will help but is a mess getting it off and there is no decent vegetarian/vegan equivalent.
Take a warm towel.
Have hot drinks on hand for when you are done. |
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"Make sure you have eaten prior to going so your body has resources.
Swim in a group especially if you are in unchecked waters.
If you are swimming in white water then wear a life-jacket.
Of course goose-fat smeared over your body if it will be cold and it will help but is a mess getting it off and there is no decent vegetarian/vegan equivalent.
Take a warm towel.
Have hot drinks on hand for when you are done."
Definitely not white water!
Have had some porridge already so I'm good on that front.
Just packing all of the warm things for after lol
I don't expect I'll be on long. I did a very brief river dip a few years ago on New year's Day. |
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I take lots of layers I can put on easily so no complicated tops or fastenings etc! I quite frequently don't bother putting underwear back on as it's difficult to fasten a bra for example especially under a changing robe!
I always have a hot drink ready to have when dressed. And something to eat - flapjack or similar as digesting the food helps to warm your body back up.
And I take an old towel or bathmat to stand on while changing to stop having to stand on the cold ground.
Have a great swim! |
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"I take lots of layers I can put on easily so no complicated tops or fastenings etc! I quite frequently don't bother putting underwear back on as it's difficult to fasten a bra for example especially under a changing robe!
I always have a hot drink ready to have when dressed. And something to eat - flapjack or similar as digesting the food helps to warm your body back up.
And I take an old towel or bathmat to stand on while changing to stop having to stand on the cold ground.
Have a great swim! "
Amazing. Thank you xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It's like army sayings are coming true.
Doggy paddling across a freezing cold, filthy pond on a training ground, you had to wade through mud in your pants to get in carrying a load of crap your not going to use..
And while your halfway across, with blue lips, numb fingers and balls that have withdrawn, some dry senior NCO wandering around on one side in his warm softy and wind proof would stand there, hands in front pockets and shout "LOOK HAPPY CIVIES PAY TO DO THIS!"
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"It's like army sayings are coming true.
Doggy paddling across a freezing cold, filthy pond on a training ground, you had to wade through mud in your pants to get in carrying a load of crap your not going to use..
And while your halfway across, with blue lips, numb fingers and balls that have withdrawn, some dry senior NCO wandering around on one side in his warm softy and wind proof would stand there, hands in front pockets and shout "LOOK HAPPY CIVIES PAY TO DO THIS!"
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"OP - I regularly swim in the Avon just a few miles down stream from Evesham. Water is warming up now and it is great to swim naked.
Watch out for the boats is my only suggestion "
Gosh. Imagine a propeller to your chopper?! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Just be careful if its in the river.
I have a boat on the Thames and sometimes its really hard to see swimmers.
If you can wear one of those markers / buoys that float on the surface behind you. |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
Dubai & Nottingham |
I really like it , wild swimming naked in winter on lakes and reservoirs . I think open water swimming is a bit different with wet or dry suits?
Can’t think of any tips other than enjoy it , it’s amazing , our skin will burn after when you get changed if the waters very cold , enjoy that moment and the health benefits, don’t have a heart attack or ashmatha attack , don’t get cramps and drown  |
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"OP - I regularly swim in the Avon just a few miles down stream from Evesham. Water is warming up now and it is great to swim naked.
Watch out for the boats is my only suggestion
Gosh. Imagine a propeller to your chopper?! "
It’s more the shouts you get when they are d*unk and realise you are naked. The Crown Jewels are definitely kept away from propellors! |
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I survived!
Loved it and manage to stay in for 50 minutes!
No wet or dry suit for me and hired a tow float and swim cap.
Swam about 700m but will do more next time as spent a lot of time chatting to my friends.
Now time for a sausage sarnie and a nap lol |
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Regularly swim sea, lakes, docks as part of triathlon but invariably in a wetsuit, which makes it easier. Swim in skins when water temperature is too warm for wetsuit. If you're going to do it regularly then we'd highly recommend buying a dryrobe for immediately after getting out of the water. |
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By *ob rodMan
over a year ago
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Well done done it for years deffo buy a tow float get a de rent one for £15 they also have dry bag in them for keys
If u are going to stick with it primark in the bigger stores do there version of dry robe for £45 |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Get warm straight away when you get out. You might experience a bit of 'after drop' where you feel a bit dizzy or shaky.
Are you going with a group? Are you renting equipment? A tow float is a handy piece of kit.
Enjoy! |
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"I survived!
Loved it and manage to stay in for 50 minutes!
No wet or dry suit for me and hired a tow float and swim cap.
Swam about 700m but will do more next time as spent a lot of time chatting to my friends.
Now time for a sausage sarnie and a nap lol "
Well done Evie x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I survived!
Loved it and manage to stay in for 50 minutes!
No wet or dry suit for me and hired a tow float and swim cap.
Swam about 700m but will do more next time as spent a lot of time chatting to my friends.
Now time for a sausage sarnie and a nap lol "
Well done! |
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"I survived!
Loved it and manage to stay in for 50 minutes!
No wet or dry suit for me and hired a tow float and swim cap.
Swam about 700m but will do more next time as spent a lot of time chatting to my friends.
Now time for a sausage sarnie and a nap lol "
Well done my lovely.
After a couple of years of being out of shape (menopause  ) I’m back to swimming regularly at my gym. When I’ve built up some stamina I’ll take to the open water again - definitely a summer swimmer though. |
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By *itty9899Man
over a year ago
Craggy Island |
"I survived!
Loved it and manage to stay in for 50 minutes!
No wet or dry suit for me and hired a tow float and swim cap.
Swam about 700m but will do more next time as spent a lot of time chatting to my friends.
Now time for a sausage sarnie and a nap lol "
well done. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Not a piss take but ear plugs . I found when training for triathlons I got seasick if it was windy and the water choppy. Something to do with the inner ear and balence. Worked a tread |
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So seems my Saturday morning parkrun has been replaced by swimming. Just need to find my goggles ready for the morning.
Tried a bit of front crawl last week and managed 3 whole laps of the lake (mostly breast stroke) |
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"So seems my Saturday morning parkrun has been replaced by swimming. Just need to find my goggles ready for the morning.
Tried a bit of front crawl last week and managed 3 whole laps of the lake (mostly breast stroke)"
I think you're emmencely brave
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I found somewhere local that does this in a lake so I am geering myself up to have a go. Luckily the season is over now till about April so plenty of time to get used to the idea. I hate cold water but want to be able to swim places more wild than the baths so will be brave. And buy a really thick wetsuit. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I found somewhere local that does this in a lake so I am geering myself up to have a go. Luckily the season is over now till about April so plenty of time to get used to the idea. I hate cold water but want to be able to swim places more wild than the baths so will be brave. And buy a really thick wetsuit. "
Bought a wet suit the other day, and wet suit shoes,also get some luub for your neck to stop the rubbing on your neck |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I found somewhere local that does this in a lake so I am geering myself up to have a go. Luckily the season is over now till about April so plenty of time to get used to the idea. I hate cold water but want to be able to swim places more wild than the baths so will be brave. And buy a really thick wetsuit.
Bought a wet suit the other day, and wet suit shoes,also get some luub for your neck to stop the rubbing on your neck"
Good tip thankyou. I hate clothes up round my neck at the best of times. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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If you are swimming in deep lochs/ lakes remember only about the first 5 feet beneath the surface heats up in summer . The rest stays freezing ( up in scotland that’s the case ) . River swimming is dangerous so always check the current ( can do this by throwing in a decent branch from tree etc )
Also try to do it with someone els there , if things go wrong and you are alone you you will be in trouble .
Outside of that enjoy as it’s brilliant . Stay safe |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I found somewhere local that does this in a lake so I am geering myself up to have a go. Luckily the season is over now till about April so plenty of time to get used to the idea. I hate cold water but want to be able to swim places more wild than the baths so will be brave. And buy a really thick wetsuit.
Bought a wet suit the other day, and wet suit shoes,also get some luub for your neck to stop the rubbing on your neck
Good tip thankyou. I hate clothes up round my neck at the best of times. "
There are special lubes just for this, just Google wet suit lube and you'll be fine |
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By *hesblokeMan
over a year ago
Derbyshire village |
Mrs C does this. She has a tow float bag, with a thermometer on it, to keep valuables in. Take a flask, and blankets and do let someone know where you're going if going alone.
Actually, don't go alone. Especially when it's cold. |
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Anyone else keeping this up in the winter time?
We have still been getting in occasionally and it's still such a refreshing feeling.
The only difference is you begin to get cold the moment you take your clothes off not just getting in the water but once in its fine again. |
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By *rtyIanMan
over a year ago
Gateway to the Beacons |
"Anyone else keeping this up in the winter time?
We have still been getting in occasionally and it's still such a refreshing feeling.
The only difference is you begin to get cold the moment you take your clothes off not just getting in the water but once in its fine again. "
Yeah still in
Ice breaking on local pond this week |
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I enjoy wild swimming and generally being out in nature.
It's a really relaxing way to spend a summer afternoon.
I swim through the winters too. Not so relaxing. But incredibly invigorating and amazing for your focus and mental health.
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