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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Does anyone else enjoy it? I've only just started getting into it. Especially now the kids are willing to come in too..

How do you go about changing? I'd love a Dry Robe **hint hint husband** but otherwise I'd like to change whilst keeping some modesty intact (boobs I don't really care about, it's the below the waist situation)

My husband also had an idea for a picture involving the SUP board too... Sex positions. Don't worry, it will NOT be happening

Happy Sunday too everyone!

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By *stellaWoman
over a year ago

London

I love wild swimming, it’s so liberating! Getting amongst it with nature and I’m a happy water baby.

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By *aucasian GhandiMan
over a year ago

from my dad's left nut (Warwick)

Love a swim in a Birmingham canal navigating the shopping trolleys and the rats piss, Weil's disease very real threat but none the less all fun

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I just hope nobody's about and jump in naked.

We've had some fun on a sup. Paddles to a nudist beach last summer and planning to do it again this summer.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Love a swim in a Birmingham canal navigating the shopping trolleys and the rats piss, Weil's disease very real threat but none the less all fun "

Luckily we don't have trolleys in ours

Crystal clear becks too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love wild and open water swimming. Rivers, lakes and sea .. although don't do canals .. dead sheep and the odd rancid dead pet has put my off that

Dry robes are good but can get cheaper versions ... changerobe same quality. Frankly I don't care if someone gets a flash especially in winter

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By *ycanNightsMan
over a year ago

Workington

Love it. But not done it since last year. Looking forward to getting into the lakes again

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By *aucasian GhandiMan
over a year ago

from my dad's left nut (Warwick)


"Love a swim in a Birmingham canal navigating the shopping trolleys and the rats piss, Weil's disease very real threat but none the less all fun

Luckily we don't have trolleys in ours

Crystal clear becks too

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I'm moving to your ends, that's sounds like the dream right there

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I keep saying I want to go wild swimming.. this year is the year. Haha xx

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By *apidaryMan
over a year ago

Chipping Norton

Love wild swimming but I can no longer do it and be fully carefree from the beginning. Too many sliced feet and surprises. But when you find a stretch of water that allows you to relax and sink into the wild world around you...there's little better.

Finest at the end of summer, though, when the water's warmer!

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By *ndycoinsMan
over a year ago

Whaley Bridge,Nr Buxton,

Weil's disease-Leptospirosis-Leptospiral Jaundice can occur in any water,however clean or pure looking.Fatal in every case if not treated within three days.enters through the mouth or open cuts.Symptoms like flu,which is why doctor's miss it until it's too late.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Weil's disease-Leptospirosis-Leptospiral Jaundice can occur in any water,however clean or pure looking.Fatal in every case if not treated within three days.enters through the mouth or open cuts.Symptoms like flu,which is why doctor's miss it until it's too late.

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Little dramatic.

Hardly any risk of that in the UK.

What are you referring to as fatal in every case if not treated in three days?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Only about 50 people a year get leptospirosis and of them only a handful get Weils disease. Avoiding standing water or rivers after heavy rain full helps. As does washing hand and trying not to swallow the water.

Far more people drown mostly due to cold water shock because they are not used to swimming outdoors and get tempted in on hot days. If you go to a well managed outdoor lake or with experienced swimmers they know where to avoid and how to spot someone struggling.

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By *aucasian GhandiMan
over a year ago

from my dad's left nut (Warwick)


"Weil's disease-Leptospirosis-Leptospiral Jaundice can occur in any water,however clean or pure looking.Fatal in every case if not treated within three days.enters through the mouth or open cuts.Symptoms like flu,which is why doctor's miss it until it's too late.

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Well that's me sticking to my bath

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By *ndycoinsMan
over a year ago

Whaley Bridge,Nr Buxton,


"Weil's disease-Leptospirosis-Leptospiral Jaundice can occur in any water,however clean or pure looking.Fatal in every case if not treated within three days.enters through the mouth or open cuts.Symptoms like flu,which is why doctor's miss it until it's too late.

Little dramatic.

Hardly any risk of that in the UK.

What are you referring to as fatal in every case if not treated in three days?"

That must be why we were all given cards to take to A&E stating " at risk please test for Weils/Lepto"

This was after several people died from it because their GP diagnosed flu/Common cold and treatment was left too late.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I dunno who 'we' is but there's bugger all risk of it here.

So chill and enjoy your swim. Try not to swallow any sewage though...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I love a sea swim. Been doing it in summer for the last couple of years. I always feel so good after it.

I haven't gone to the extent of a wet suit or a dry robe yet, though I might consider a robe at some point.

I love being by the sea all year round.

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By *apidaryMan
over a year ago

Chipping Norton


"I love a sea swim. Been doing it in summer for the last couple of years. I always feel so good after it.

I haven't gone to the extent of a wet suit or a dry robe yet, though I might consider a robe at some point.

I love being by the sea all year round. "

Scottish sea swimming without a wet suit is definite devotion to the cause, verging on frank masochism.

Thoroughly recommend wet suits. Changed my experience of wild swimming in the UK beyond recognition. I love putting them on, now; the feeling of freedom of knowing you'll be plunging in shortly.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I love a sea swim. Been doing it in summer for the last couple of years. I always feel so good after it.

I haven't gone to the extent of a wet suit or a dry robe yet, though I might consider a robe at some point.

I love being by the sea all year round.

Scottish sea swimming without a wet suit is definite devotion to the cause, verging on frank masochism.

Thoroughly recommend wet suits. Changed my experience of wild swimming in the UK beyond recognition. I love putting them on, now; the feeling of freedom of knowing you'll be plunging in shortly."

I must be a masochist to be fair I do own wetsuits as well but love swimming in a cossie or ... of course nothing ... even in freezing ice water.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I love a sea swim. Been doing it in summer for the last couple of years. I always feel so good after it.

I haven't gone to the extent of a wet suit or a dry robe yet, though I might consider a robe at some point.

I love being by the sea all year round.

Scottish sea swimming without a wet suit is definite devotion to the cause, verging on frank masochism.

Thoroughly recommend wet suits. Changed my experience of wild swimming in the UK beyond recognition. I love putting them on, now; the feeling of freedom of knowing you'll be plunging in shortly."

Ha ha I think I'm just used to it

Did 30 mins in the sea at Gullane on Friday night. It was cold but gorgeous. I domt so the gloves or the shoes either! Just me and my costume. I also refuse to be one of those bobble hatted people!

I do however sometimes take my onesie for after

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By *apidaryMan
over a year ago

Chipping Norton

I doff my hat to the two of you, and know when I'm thoroughly outclassed. Plunging in without a wetsuit is not for me!

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By *ndycoinsMan
over a year ago

Whaley Bridge,Nr Buxton,


"I dunno who 'we' is but there's bugger all risk of it here.

So chill and enjoy your swim. Try not to swallow any sewage though..."

"We", a few examples,Water Company staff,Sewage engineers,independent drainage contractors,Fisheries workers, sporting activities like canoeing and angling.The water companies asked for the card,the NHS advised by emergency medicine specialists supported it and it was expanded out to other groups who weren't initially involved.The risk of infection has reduced because of awareness.Its still there though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I dunno who 'we' is but there's bugger all risk of it here.

So chill and enjoy your swim. Try not to swallow any sewage though...

"We", a few examples,Water Company staff,Sewage engineers,independent drainage contractors,Fisheries workers, sporting activities like canoeing and angling.The water companies asked for the card,the NHS advised by emergency medicine specialists supported it and it was expanded out to other groups who weren't initially involved.The risk of infection has reduced because of awareness.Its still there though."

I remember posters and being warned of it when I started kayaking way back in the 90s.

I don't think it's ever been much of a risk though. Certainly never heard of it being 'fatal in every case' and I'm fairly sure there's little risk of infection through the mouth unless perhaps you have an open wound.

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Don't worry all, I don't drink the lake water. I make sure I bottle it first and let it sit in the sun for a while before I take a good gulp.

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By *mf123Man
over a year ago

with one foot out the door

Brrr too cold

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago


"Brrr too cold"

It's heaven

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By *hesblokeMan
over a year ago

Derbyshire village

Mrs C loves wild swimming, she made a big cape thing out of two old blankets, plenty of movement space and didn't cost anything (yay) - she also got a mat to stand on and a folding stool to help her dry her feet (no age comments from me ofc):

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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

I love open water swimming.

My offers of advice..

-Dry Robes are great, but there are cheaper brands available.

Don't put them on when you get out of the water; it won't keep you warm if you're wet. Instead, get dried and then put it on. You'll feel the benefits.

-neoprene gloves & socks are great.

-Microfibre towels are a great investment. They stay up well when you're wrapped in it & getting dressed. They dry quickly and fold up small. A_mazon sell super super large ones. Spare warm clothes are essential.

-a waterproof bag/ flexi bucket etc is useful for wet gear.

-a cheap doormat / bathmat is good to stand on when you're changing.

-a flask of hot tea/ etc is good for afterwards.

-safety is important.

•Get a high-viz swim hat & tow float.

•know your limitations, particularly if you're tired/ under the weather.

•let someone know where you're going and tell them when you're finished.

Hope you have fun!

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By *apidaryMan
over a year ago

Chipping Norton

Surprisingly warm* in the Wye yesterday. All Bank Holidays should be sun drenched and semi aquatic.

(*Relatively speaking. But completely fine without wetsuit, even for a man without masochism or cold-water-mettle.)

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