Introduction to Winter Cold Water Swimming 2026

Description

£45 per person – You will also receive a voucher for a free swim session on Booking this course

A 2-hour 30 min private session,

Minimum of 5 people, maximum of 10.

You will be sent a download link for the kit list after purchase.

Swimmer competency:- able to happily swim 100m out of depth.

All welcome both recreational and those training for events – personal challenges or competitive.

Suitable as a refresher, or to those who have a curiosity of Winter Cold water immersion or swimming and may be considering giving it a go for the first time . An opportunity for potential Winter Cold Water  Swimmers and Dippers to explore their intention , gain appreciation of what our ever-protective bodies do to keep us safe in the cold water  and how we can provide all to our psyches and  physical bodies to enjoy a positive cold water immersions and / or swim

As an open all year venue we welcome fully informed swimmers particularly over the winter season. Swimmers and dippers that are aware of safe practices, know how to prepare for their cold-water session, how to stay safe during and after their session. Ones who have an understanding of what is happening to their bodies prior to, during and post cold water immersion.

The Introduction to Winter Cold Water Swimming gives you an understanding of the cold , you will enhance not only your own enjoyment, benefits and safety but those of others swimming with you .

The session looks like this – 2.5 hrs

Theory

• Introduction to Winter swimming
• Physiological responses to Cold Water, Cold Shock Response
• Cold Acclimatization
• Is it actually good for you?
• Swim kit
• Safety when open water swimming -from both a swimmers and water safety teams’ perspective.

Practical In water

• Familiarization
• Cold Acclimatisation
• Dip or swim
• Exit

Warm up in our specially heated room—complete with underfloor heating to warm you from the toes up. Let your core temperature fully reset as you enjoy a warm drink and a delicious slice of cake.

Discussion, questions and answers

Conclude and finish