Any winter outdoor swimmers?

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FreeButtonBee · 08/10/2021 20:51

I have rediscovered lido swimming this year. Started in late April and am still going. It was 15 degrees today and was still okay in my bikini with a rash vest on top.

I’d like to keep going so eas wondering if anyone had any tips? I have swimming wetsuit - orca brand - which I use for sea swimming in the North Atlantic. I have never bothered with swim hats or booties or gloves. What’s the verdict on those? I have a swim robe and lots of warm layers and a flask for after. (Plus I cycle there and back which good for a bit of active recovery). I am also a bit on the chunky side so have some in built Insulation

I’m not looking to be masochistic about it but I get such a rush from getting my head under that id like to keep it up for a bit longer. If I could do it every day I would!

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FreeButtonBee · 08/10/2021 21:25

Welcome! I’ve just seen the sea swimmer thread so May decamp to that as it’s fairly similar in theme. I just love it and it’s probably the only good thing to come out of COVID in my life. I adore the lidos but I never had space amd time for them when working in the office.

I have a voited robe. A No zip one which is cheaper but for me it’s perfect as I am generally not trying to properly get dressed underneath.

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iwantavuvezela · 08/10/2021 20:55

YES - I am - first time doing swimming through the winter - I have some of those booties and gloves and a cap which keep me warm - the coldest I've swam is around 11/12 I think .....

Looking enviously at those swim robes - I've made a pact with myself - if I make it through November - ill buy myself one!

I absolutely love the feeling afterwards - been doing it as needed a boost to my mental health, as well as thinking of all the other lovely benefits.

i'm aiming for once a week!

what rash vest do you have?

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