Intro to Cold Water Swimming - SWJ @QFL

Swim with Jo at Queenford Lakes TIME CHANGE 830-9:45

This will be a talk outlining the benfits, risks, considerations and preparations for cold water/winter swimming, a short swim and then supervised rewarming. In a small group I ensure a quiet, supportive environment and tailor the session to overcome any apprehension each individual may have.

Sessions will include

1. Prepping your kit for getting out and getting changed quickly
2. Getting into the water and cold water shock
3. Adjusting to a short swim with Jo on hand to coach, support and guide you through the reactions your body has to cold water.
4. Jo will outline signs to know when to get out, and point out how these feel in the water.
5. Changing strategies.
6. How to deal with afterdrop and ways to help rewarming

It is £20 per person which includes lake entry, and a warm beverage / snack afterwards as we guide you through rewarming after a swim.

(hot squash, tea, hot chocolate, and flapjack- dietary requirements will be catered for)

Must be able to swim 250m ( 8lengths) of a pool either front crawl or breastroke, comfortable out of your depth, and able to change direction in the water.

Swimwear

Towel

Tow Float (if you have one)

Bright Swim Cap (if you have one)

Goggles

Water shoes if you want to wear them.

Earplugs

Wetsuit if you want to wear one.

Gloves / Booties / Neoprene accessories should you wish to have them.

Warm layers to warm up afterwards (at least 1 extra layer than you wore to the swim session)

A changing robe / big coat / dressing gown to protect from wind chill and warm up after.

A warm drink (or cup for a warm drink as Jo will have a flask of hot water, chai latte, hot chocolate and squash).