Wild Swim at Grace and Gravity Festival

Join Jo for a wild swim session from the beautiful Howberry Park Grounds.

There is a short discussion prior outlining things to look out for, ways to do dynamic risk assessments, and how to plan your wild swim, before going for a swim for around 30 minutes.

Tow floats and swim caps are available to borrow.

minimum abilty needed - being able to swim 200m nonstop (8 lengths) and be comfortable out of your depth.

minimum age 8 if accompanied with an adult also participating

minimum age without an adult; 12.

be able to swim 200m and be comfortable out of depth.

minimum age 8 if accompanied with an adult also doing the session, or 12 if parents are on the riverbank

swimwear

towel

wetsuit if they want to wear it

swim shoes

goggles

swim cap (can be borrowed)

tow float (can be borrowed)

big coat for afterwards

a short chat about the joys of wild swimming and how to dynamically risk assess, before enjoying a 30 minute swim (or shorter if you'd like to swim less)