Brilliant to hear that you've taken that first plunge and put your toes in the water so to speak. It really is invigorating and wish you lots of joy with the group.
thanks, we just recorded the Glasgow concert which was his second last one with the band, Edinburgh was the following night and then lock-down happened with Frankie and the band parting ways.
HI Lisa, thanks for the kind comment, hope there's a group nearby that you can join and try it out or if you do so already, then great, well done you. Warm hugs
@@FierceBeastieProductions well, there was a reason I was looking into why this mad group of people were sat on the beach steps clearly shivering and been in the pre high tide on a stormy Sunday afternoon. My husband and I went for a little walk (we never go at high tide as we tend to like to sand walk and beach comb with our youngest child) but just decided to take a walk at this moment. We chatted about how it must feel amazing afterward or why would people do it.. he said I'm game if you are.. (we are in that 13yr 40/45 no hobby zone) so after a Google.. a group join.. another chat..a cry.. An amazon mini list we are gonna do it. I think it'll be just the 2 of us on a couples cold chilly cuddle up afterwards dip. It has to be therapeutic cleansing and endorphin making right?! Haha
@@lisakedward1162 A lot of groups have just started as small groups of individuals, friends and family - some as a dare, some as I'd like to try it but don't want to go it on my own (which we wouldn't recommend anyway). Our best advice is to chat more with the "mad group of people", working up to joining them on, perhaps less stormy day, or search for a nearby wild swimmers Facebook group - you'll find that everyone you speak to have all had the same reservations at the beginning but after that first "toe in the water" experience - they've become hooked. Its great fun as a shared experience with a small group and useful support for things like safety, knowledge on tides, equipment/clothing etc, Best of luck with your fist dip, there are many that take theirs around Xmas or New Year - but most of all - stay safe - check the tide times - best is "slack" tide - up to 1 hour before or after high tide time. Enjoy - we'd love to hear all about your first experience.
In Australia not too many of us swim in winter but I suspect the temperature in coastal Scottish water in summer is less than that of our coastal water here in southern Australia in winter.
Well done, great to hear and what a time of year to start. I'm sure you'd enjoy the polar bear challange, I'm sure your more than acclimatised. Keep it going.
At this time of year it's approx 10 mins as the water temperature is approx. 6 degrees C. But if you are a new swimmer then you need to build it up over time.
Great wee vid, I was doing some wild swimming with wetsuit for fitness and improving freestyle technique but this year I'm to add in some proper cold water sessions with no wetsuit.
Затаив дыхание ! | Целебная сила плавания в холодной воде С начала пандемии в Шотландии наблюдается впечатляющий рост числа людей, занимающихся плаванием в холодной воде. В стране, которая имеет тысячи миль драматической береговой линии, обилие красивых озер, водопадов и рек, люди по всей стране смело окунулись (и не только) в холодные воды Шотландии. Тем не менее, несмотря на отрицательные температуры, люди чувствуют себя энергичными, бодрыми и готовыми взяться за что угодно, как только они сделают решающий шаг. Этот короткометражный фильм передает дух того, что значит купаться в холодной воде в Шотландии. Большое спасибо: Дикие пловцы мурены Нэрн Селки Русалки Хоупмена Дикие Дукеры Дикое плавание - Шотландия Группа в Facebook За их помощь в создании этого короткометражного фильма в суровые зимние месяцы ноября/декабря 2021 года.
Our community pool heater malfunctioned so pool has not been at 75 degrees (24C) this week. My 85-yr old mother and I went at noon, she walked and I practiced swimming. Water is about 60F. We wear 2mm neoprene jacket and 1.5mm neoprene capris. I keep thinking about people who swim in lake and ocean all year round. If they can do it, I can continue my daily swim, heated pool or not.
Well done Jen33 and huge shout out to your mother, 85 years young. Its amazing what the body can do, keep going and we'll look forward to seeing you maybe taking on one of the Polar Bear challenges in years to come. 🥰👏
Brilliant! Greetings from Ontario, Canada! We have a pond that I plunge in throughout the winter. As soon as the ice has melted, I am swimming across. It's about 8 degrees now, a bit on the "warmish" side, but I still love swimming every morning! Thank you for sharing our passion!!
YES, I started cold water dips this past fall in the Salish sea in Washington State. What a glorious feeling. Nothing like it. It makes you feel so alive.
