Introduction to Winter Swimming

This session is perfect for people who can swim, but want to swim outdoors or for the first time. The emphasis of this swim is feeling comfortable in the water. We approach outdoor swimming safely and responsibly whilst exploring and enjoying the natural environment. We will teach you: • How to manage the cold • The Cold Water Shock Response • Dive Reflex • Swim Failure • How to avoid hypothermia • After Drop • Warming up • Equipment needed • Clothes to wear • Sea conditions – wind, swell, breakers, rips