how to start outdoor swimming

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: https://outdoorswimmer.com/coaches-di...
Wild - open water swimming app to find and share swim spots https://wildopenwater.com/
Outdoor Swimming Society for expert information https://www.outdoorswimmingsociety.com/
Mental Health Swims https://www.mentalhealthswims.co.uk/

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 https://wild-moose.co.uk/collections/...
Frostfire Moonbag changing mat https://frostfire.co.uk/shop/frostfir...

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): https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/everyda...
Lomo Tri-X neoprene gloves
Gul neoprene booties

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Outdoor swimming is a fantastic activity to get involved in, browse my playlists to find out more:
get Involved with outdoor swimming    • Get involved with outdoor swimming  
winter swimming    • winter swimming  
mental health and wellbeing    • mental health and wellbeing  
outdoor swimming:    • Outdoor Swimming  
outdoor swimming safety:    • Outdoor Swimming Safety  
All Things Changing Robe:    • all things changing robe  
outdoor swimming techniques:    • outdoor swimming techniques  
outdoor swimming equipment:    • outdoor swimming equipment  
swimming food:    • Swimming Food  
swim spot discovery:    • Swim Spot Discovery  
the great outdoors:    • The Great Outdoors  
all about tow floats    • All about tow floats  

videos:
Motivation: 8 tips to get you swimming    • Motivation: 8 tips to get you swimming  
outdoor swimming: how to keep it up over the winter    • outdoor swimming: how to keep it up o...  
what to wear for winter swimming    • what to wear for winter swimming  
6 advantages of winter swimming    • 6 advantages of winter swimming  

swimfari + how to get out of a wetsuit    • swimfari + how to get out of a wetsuit  
Outdoor swimming how to put on a swimming wetsuit    • Outdoor swimming how to put on a swim...  
how to choose wetsuit boots for swimming    • how to choose wetsuit boots for swimming  
how to prevent chafe when swimming    • how to prevent chafe when swimming  

what are the risks of swimming in the rain (lowland rivers/coastal)    • What are the risks of swimming in the...  
is it ok to swim in a river after heavy rain?    • Is it ok to swim in a river after hea...  
what should swimmers know about the tide?    • What should swimmers know about the t...  
when will there be enough tide (to swim or launch)?    • when will there be enough tide (to sw...  
safety considerations for swimming in an estuary    • safety considerations for swimming in...  

how to plan an outdoor swimming adventure    • How to plan an outdoor swimming adven...  
choosing a safe swim spot (sea)    • how to choose a safe swim spot (sea)  
discover a swim spot (river)    • discover a swim spot (river)  

Acclimatisation:    • open water swimming: acclimatisation  
What to wear for winter swimming    • what to wear for winter swimming  
Post swim drink options    • post swim drink options  

Why wear earplugs for swimming? A selection of earplugs for under £10    • Why wear earplugs for swimming? A sel...  
Outdoor swimming: emergency contact    • Outdoor Swimming: Emergency Contact  
What to do if panic strikes:    • Open water swimming when panic strikes  

On Everyday Athlete Rach I make videos about outdoor activities which hopefully encourage other people to get involved. New content on Tuesday mornings in the UK.

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