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Cold Water · cold water swimming · Health · Tips · wild swimming · Dec 31, 2020

Blue Mind Swim by Gilly McArthur

I moved to the Lakes over six years ago from a less watery Bristol to be nearer the hills, as a climber this was the main objective however I soon realised that as it rains a fair bit, a new...

Cold Water · cold water swimming · Health · Tips · Nov 10, 2020

IISA GB's Top Tips for Staying Safe When Swimming Through Winter

IISA GB Top Tips for staying safe when cold water swimming through Winter

Cold Water · Health · 1 comment · Oct 19, 2020

Cold Water Swimming Hits The Headlines

Cold water swimming has hit the headlines recently with potential health benefits for those recovering from Long Covid and those looking to boost their mental health.

1 comment · Oct 10, 2020

A Swim Challenge Born Out of Lockdown

On Saturday 12^th September 2020 I became the first person to swim to the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm and back. I completed this challenge as part of a duo team from Worthing called A See Change. This was our first challenge of many as we train over the next 16 months towards our pinnacle event in Dec 2021 - the Talisker Whisky Challenge. A 3000 mile row across the Atlantic.

Aug 25, 2020

Endorsement from Mark Smith, President RLSS UK and Ireland

It was such an amazing and gratefully received endorsement of our tow floats with some great tips for open water swimming safely we had to turn it into a blog so everyone could read it. Mark Smith, President of the Royal Life...