Intro to Cold Water Swimming - Queenford

• Hear about cold water swimming benefits, risks and preparation
• Practise getting into the water and recognising cold water shock
• Swim a short distance with Jo coaching and guiding you
• Warm up with a drink and snack after your swim

Join Jo from Joyful Swim Coaching for an Introduction to Cold Water Swimming

This will be a talk in the clubhouse outlining the benefits, 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

Price includes lake entry, and a warm beverage and snack afterwards as we guide you through rewarming after a swim

Must be able to swim 200m ( 8lengths) of a pool either front crawl or breastroke, Must be comfortable out of your depth,

Must be 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).