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Old 31-12-2016, 11:18
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We are and Im dead scared that I'll have a heart attack due to the cold but I need to give it a try. I have a woolly hat and gloves.

My OH is cheating with a wetsuit
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Old 31-12-2016, 11:27
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Old 31-12-2016, 11:29
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I was going to clip in with something glib, like 'no. It sounds ****ing awful'.....

But now i hear your actually doing it, i want to wish you well. Im sure it'll be fine.
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Old 31-12-2016, 11:32
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erm..........let me think.

No.

Your call, OP, but personally I'd give it a miss. I honestly don't think it will do you any good.
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Old 31-12-2016, 11:54
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I have a cold, so understandably two words ). Or three words to be more social- not a chance.
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Old 31-12-2016, 12:14
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Oh, I was hoping this was a more popular activity than you're all saying

Its here, I last went in October and we keep meaning to go at weekends (I was going every night nearly after work) but we havent kept it up.

http://walpolebayswimmers.co.uk/

I follow them on twitter and theres loads of sea swimmers across the country and these people are at it all the time. Its meant to be good for you
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Old 31-12-2016, 12:34
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Oh, I was hoping this was a more popular activity than you're all saying

Its here, I last went in October and we keep meaning to go at weekends (I was going every night nearly after work) but we havent kept it up.

http://walpolebayswimmers.co.uk/

I follow them on twitter and theres loads of sea swimmers across the country and these people are at it all the time. Its meant to be good for you
I’m sure swimming per se has health benefits but are they enhanced by swimming in cold sea water??

P.S. I’m from a seafaring background and keeping myself out of the sea was always something that was high on my priority list!

P.P.S. underestimate deep cold water at your peril.
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Old 31-12-2016, 12:38
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Old 31-12-2016, 12:38
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I have a cold, so understandably two words ). Or three words to be more social- not a chance.
Be honest, you weren't going to do it even if you didn't have a cold. I know I'm not!
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Old 31-12-2016, 12:49
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The only water I'll be taking a dip in is my bath water complete with himalayan bath salts.
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Old 31-12-2016, 12:52
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I’m sure swimming per se has health benefits but are they enhanced by swimming in cold sea water??

P.S. I’m from a seafaring background and keeping myself out of the sea was always something that was high on my priority list!

P.P.S. underestimate deep cold water at your peril.
Apparently yes, and I was always on a bit of a high when I went before, it was chilly but not unbearable, but of course in October the sea temp was around 14 ish, its the warmest time of the year.
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Old 31-12-2016, 12:53
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Anyone going for a New Years swim in the sea tomorrow?
As tempting as it sounds... no.
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Old 31-12-2016, 12:54
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I'm not - I have a brain and (respectfully) can think of better ways to welcome in the new year than to do something utterly stupid.
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Old 31-12-2016, 12:55
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Old 31-12-2016, 12:55
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We are and Im dead scared that I'll have a heart attack due to the cold but I need to give it a try. I have a woolly hat and gloves.

My OH is cheating with a wetsuit
A woolly hat and gloves are a good start. I would also recommend some form of bathing suit.
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Old 31-12-2016, 13:00
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Apparently yes, and I was always on a bit of a high when I went before, it was chilly but not unbearable, but of course in October the sea temp was around 14 ish, its the warmest time of the year.
I think you should reconsider;

… you have not seen 'Titanic' ?
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Old 31-12-2016, 13:17
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Absolutely no chance. It has to be a really hot day for me to venture into the sea in the middle of the summer, no way am I going near it in winter! A bunch of classmates once decided to go swimming in the river in January. They were all really ill, needed medical attention and got a rollicking for being so stupid.
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Old 31-12-2016, 17:09
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Absolutely no chance. It has to be a really hot day for me to venture into the sea in the middle of the summer, no way am I going near it in winter! A bunch of classmates once decided to go swimming in the river in January. They were all really ill, needed medical attention and got a rollicking for being so stupid.
All these posts are putting me right off. What sort of 'ill' were they?
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Old 31-12-2016, 17:12
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A woolly hat and gloves are a good start. I would also recommend some form of bathing suit.
Pollocks, I knew there was something else I needed.

Rather optimistically I have a snorkel kit in my swim bag because there have been lobsters in the pool before and some lovely sea life.
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Old 31-12-2016, 17:13
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We are and Im dead scared that I'll have a heart attack due to the cold but I need to give it a try. I have a woolly hat and gloves.

My OH is cheating with a wetsuit
To swim in? Anything else you might have forgotten?
You are one crazy brave girl and good luck.

Edit ... I see you've remembered.

Near where I live there's an older bloke who swims every day between the piers. He's charmingly mad as a hatter though.
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Old 31-12-2016, 17:16
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Enjoy the shocking ole thrill of it Tiacat.


There's a group of old ladies that swim EVERY day near me, including through the winter.


Cold water swimming is apparantly very good for depression. The cold and effort gives you an adrenaline rush and you feel really alive. Then when you're out and warm you feel euphoric.

I'm going to start doing it from May when my local lido opens. Not doing it until then though.
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Old 31-12-2016, 17:18
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I was surprised how OK it was. so I went some more times in January
But not with other people about
and not with clothes
This was Torquay Paignton
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Old 31-12-2016, 17:20
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I was surprised how OK it was. so I went some more times in January
But not with other people about
and not with clothes
This was Torquay Paignton
Delicious.

And the sea isn't all that cold in Jan, worse in May.

Bloody cold enough mind.
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Old 31-12-2016, 17:24
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Look up the best ways to approach this. If you haven't done all ready.
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Old 31-12-2016, 17:28
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Enjoy the shocking ole thrill of it Tiacat.


There's a group of old ladies that swim EVERY day near me, including through the winter.


Cold water swimming is apparantly very good for depression. The cold and effort gives you an adrenaline rush and you feel really alive. Then when you're out and warm you feel euphoric.

I'm going to start doing it from May when my local lido opens. Not doing it until then though.
...is it any good if you’re not depressed though?

P.S. feeling inordinately warm is one of the symptoms of hypothermia,…followed shortly by death!
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