how to start outdoor swimming
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- The sun is shining, the water is starting to warm up so now's the time people might be wondering how to start outdoor swimming. Outdoor swimming is very accessible, it can often be free to do and there are swim spots all over the place with plenty of new experiences to be had and friendships to be made. Come on in and join us, it's lovely.
Websites I mention in the video:
Outdoor Swimmer magazine outdoor swimming coach directory: outdoorswimmer...
Wild - open water swimming app to find and share swim spots wildopenwater....
Outdoor Swimming Society for expert information www.outdoorswi...
Mental Health Swims www.mentalheal...
Filmed at Hordle Cliff beach using a GoPro Hero 7, 9 and 10, edited on Lumafusion app for Ipad.
kit used in this video (some affiliate links where I earn a small commission):
Serial Chiller hoodie, model's own(!)
swimming costume by Speedo
Bluetonic swim cap www.bluetonic.org.uk
Caribou Waterproof backpack wild-moose.co....
Frostfire Moonbag changing mat frostfire.co.u...
Here is my Amazon page, where I list many of the items I use, through which I earn a small amount of commission, but which costs you nothing (this helps to fund my channel - thank you): www.amazon.co....
Lomo Tri-X neoprene gloves
Gul neoprene booties
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Very informative as always. I've been practicing the 1-minute floating ever since watching you recommend it shortly after I started OWS in 2020. It is THE single most useful tip for newbies as well as experienced swimmers.
I'm pleased you found that tip helpful, it also leads to a much less panicked start to the swim 🏊😀
Really like the touch of doing a “liter pick” to give back. Once I start my open water swimming, I’ll include a liter bag in my kit.
I hate to see litter, so try to pick it up whenever I can. Great to hear you'll be joining team swim litter pick!
Thank you Rachel, with your videos I was able to go swimming in the North sea which is directly opposite my house, I’ve just been staring at it anxiously, wondering if I’d ever take the plunge. I haven’t swum in 16 years (I’m 31 now), and admittedly, I was a little panicked as it was difficult getting my breathing right, but tomorrow is another day! Your brilliant videos gives so much confidence, I really couldn’t have done it without you, x
I'm so thrilled to read your comment, thank you for taking the time to write it. It's brilliant that you've managed to get in. Take it one step at a time, relax into it and get your breathing settled. Enjoy your surroundings!
Day two went so much smoother :D What I love about your videos (apart from you obviously!) is every bit of progress is a victory. There’s too much ‘bro sports’ on here and it has been demoralising. Thanks so much again Rachel, I’m thrilled I found you, subbed and bell’d ! x
@@CardboardTulips so great to have you along for the journey. Enjoy the water whether in it, on it or by it 🏊♀️😀
That was a lovely watch! So nice now the sun is shining, I’m just off for a sunny morning dip!
Everyone should get in the water it’s a life saver!!😀
It was surprisingly ok on my hands. So nice to warm up in the sun afterwards!
Great idea to start a directory of swim spots. Hope to expand my horizons during the summer
Go for it! There are so many places to try out! 🏊😀
Really useful advice. I’m in my 3rd year of winter swimming but still found it interesting. Plus, I was fascinated to see the place I used to holiday at when I was small. Thank you.
Thanks for watching Jane, glad I could offer you a blast from the past. Such a lovely spot, especially with the N-NE wind direction we had that day.
Great video Rachel. Thank you.
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it. Hope you got some time in by a blue space this weekend 🏊😀
Great video Rachel. We've been open water swimming for nearly two and a half years now, we love it. it certainly wakes you up and the benefits to your wellbeing are amazing. we go to Stoney Cove most weeks. we'd like to go up to the Lake District and swim in some of the lakes.
Thanks for watching. I've only dipped in a couple of the lakes - Ullswater and Windamere, but the backdrop was stunning. I haven't been to Stoney Cove but I hear good things about it 🏊😀
It’s still Monday night here in northern 🇨🇦 and what a great way to end my day with a bit of inspiring info from you, Rachel, about the Wild Swimming movement. I’m hoping to pop on over to my local lake tomorrow after school (Tuesday) and see if the ice has melted. If so… the sightseeing trip will quickly turn into a swim trip. The water will be chilly, but like you mentioned… expect it, and let your body adjust as needed. I love the beach scenery and the lovely purple flowers, and of course your cheerful and informative approach to this wonderful lifetime sport that we all love. Thanks for sharing… cross your fingers for melted ice!! 🌎💦Ⓜ️ary🚫🧊
I've got my fingers crossed that the ice has melted and you hand at least have a float Mary. It's been a long time coming, seems like you've had a really long winter this year. Still, summer's coming! Be sure to take a warm drink with you and don't get so cold you can't beat the bears to the truck! 🏊🐻🚙☕🔥😃
@@EverydayAthleteRach Rachel, it’s quite funny that you should mention bears… my partner saw the first bear of the season just a few days ago. J is doing a major reno on our greenhouse, and suddenly… there he was… a fuzzy little bear hanging out in our garden just below the greenhouse. I have yet to see my first Spring Bear… but they’re out there. Like you said… it’s been a hella long winter. 🌎💦Ⓜ️ary🐻
It must be lovely to see a real bear. I saw a gummy bear once....it was sad and all alone and raspberry flavoured so I ate it.
Apart from bears; isn’t it absolutely wonderful how our love of swimming in all of its various forms and guises spans the entire world and turns something so deeply personal into a way to connect, converse, enjoy and share on the most fundamental level? I’ve never ever, in fifty five years, met one single unhappy swimmer...(apart from the time when I watched my own goggles sinking past me). Thanks Mary and bear, thanks Rache for another great vid and bringing more of us together. You’re a great ambassador and I love your shark t shirt!
Keep splashing and stay safe!
Spider
@@spiderrouge5335 bite a gummy bear yes, bite a furry bear - would make you gag. Unless Mary can say otherwise? Great to have you along for the chat Spider, swimmers of the world unite!
@@spiderrouge5335 Thank-you Spider for your most excellent and awesome comment. Enjoy your gummy bears, hang onto those goggles, and have a great upcoming swim season. I agree with you 💯… swimmers are a happy bunch of people, especially outdoor swimmers. I’ll think of you and Rachel when I see my first Spring Bear here in the wilderness of northern 🇨🇦… should be any day now. 🌎💦Ⓜ️ary🐻
Another great video Rach and showing just how accessible OWS is for all that want to try it, with just a few bits of kit and knowledge required x
Exactly, buying more kit for your hobby can come later, it's not essential to just get going. But once you start looking for bits of kit, there's plenty out there, the main decision being which is the most sustainable! 🏊😀
I promised myself I'd start doing some sea dips this year so I guess I should start soon. I think my nearest beach is Calshot or Lepe which are more or less in range on my trike.
Where do you normally swim? I see a lady on a trike at Lepe quite often over the summer 🏊😀
Helped and inspired by your content on this channel, this morning I finally did my first swim without a full 6.5 mm freediving wetsuit. My time fully immersed was a matter of seconds rather than minutes so calling it a "swim" might be an exaggeration but I was satisfied that I didn't gasp or scream. The water was 11 C but the air was a nice 17 C with only a 10 km/hr wind. Now, hours later, I am still feeling a bit euphoric. Thank you for making these videos.
A swim's a swim's a swim. Doesn't matter how long you're in for. The benefits are seemingly reaped in just a couple of minutes! Well done, and thank you for your kind words. I hope you're planning on getting in again soon 🏊😀
Great advice as usual. I had two lovely open water swims over the Easter holidays - one in about 10°C wt and a full wetsuit and one in a different lake at about 12°C or 13°C in a shorty hybrid wetsuit. Each time I finished off with a bikini dip (plus gloves and booties) which felt delightful.
It's definitely time to get into cold open water more often now before the water gets too warm and the duck mites appear. Luckily lidos are going to open soon over here in Germany.
Duck mites sound gross, I've never encountered them luckily. Now is a brilliant time to get in and have a go 🏊😀
Hi, Had my first wild water swim yesterday at Luss in Scotland. It’s a group called Inchbaggers. I’m hooked. 😊. Look them up if you’re ever visiting.
Great idea picking litter etc afterwards to make sure you’re OK to drive afterwards.
Glad you enjoyed your first time. I bet you’re planning your next swim already. I’ve driven through Luss quite a few times, last time I was on my way to the Falls of Falloch for a looksee and a dip. Don’t think I’ve swum in Loch Lommond yet though. Enjoy the water 💦😀
Great video, will share with many people interested in starting OWS! You make it super approachable which is great
Thank you, it's great to know you enjoyed it, thanks for sharing it too 🏊😀
Love your videos, Rachael ❤️
Thank you so much!! 🏊😀
Another great informative video Rachel. I used to visit Milford on Sea every time I came home to visit my mum when she was alive, easy access for the wheelchair. Love to see the colourful beach huts. I’ve never been in the water there but it’s another idea for my first New Forest home swim in May. Thanks again for sharing. 🏊♀️ 🍰😃
It was absolutley lovely. I got in at Hordle Cliff, down the steps in the cliff. There are quite a lot of people who swim there and you're hardly ever the only one in there. You'll love it, especially if the wind is from a northerly or north-easterly direction as it is sheltered. Thanks for watching Alison!
Great as a refresher for me before getting back in the water this month. One suggestion, if someone is watching this video for the first time, I think they would find it helpful to see you dress and the order that you add the layers, especially mentioning a warm hat.
( I've seen one of your previous videos on getting dressed and it was great). Thanks!
I have done a video about what to put on before and after a swim, which might be the kind of thing you were thinking of? what to wear before and after an outdoor swim th-cam.com/video/KTIwQxQjBbQ/w-d-xo.html
Great advice as usual Rachel. I'm post hip replacement and I've been thinking about this for ages.
Hi Krissie, I hope you're able to ease back into the water soon. It might be worth starting back at a managed venue as they often have handrails etc to help getting in and out which might offer you the confidence and support to get back in 🏊😀
Just got a shiny new hip in April myself and can’t wait to get into the lake later this Summer. Good luck with your rehab!
@@PureNRG2 thanks. I’m struggling to shake it off. Such a bore!
@@EverydayAthleteRach Between the boredom and the initial post surgery discomfort, it’s no picnic. But my PT cleared me for cycling and I still have my daily lap swims. It all comes back, minus all that awful arthritic pain.
Great info, love to forward your videos to newbie swimmers, love the bit about the current , it's so important
It's great to hear that you enjoy them. Thanks for forwarding to those who might find them useful 🏊😀
Great advice thanks Rachel!
You're so welcome! 🏊😀
Great video, once again and thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it, I really enjoyed swimming there. The footage of actual swimming was too wobbly to add in on this occasion, didn't want anyone to bring up their Tuesday morning cereals! 😜🏊
Great video, thanks for the useful tips!
Thanks for watching, enjoy the water 🏊♀️😀
Great video Rachel 😊
Thank you
I did it. I jumped in. 20 wasted years of being too embarrassed; not perfect enough. So i sat on the steps with my toes in the sea. The water approaching high tide; the water still. I went back into the house and put some old leggings on...i went in. It was amazing. I cried. I loved it. I floated on my back and did some breast stroke. I think water could SAVE a life 😰❤️🌸🌸🌸🌸
Aw Heather I’m thrilled to hear this. Welcome to the swim gang! So pleased you got in. Bet you’re thinking of the next dip!
@@EverydayAthleteRach yes tonight but thought it best not to drown as its choppy and id be the only one, but going to Caswell in the morning wopppeee x
I finally have to ask: HOW do you film these vids on a rock-solid camera, without visibly using your arms in any way?? Or is that a trade secret?
I might do another video about techniques for filming in the water. I sometimes use a chest harness to attach it to my towfloat, otherwise, it's one handed swimming 🏊😀
@@EverydayAthleteRach I had been wondering that! Good skills!
Take the kids. Get them out of the house. 🤽♂️🤽♀️
I imagine that would be a nice day out, but sometimes Mums and Dads need a bit of time to remember who they are and to chill out where the only safety they're responsible for is their own 🏊😀