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I managed to get in another swim this week, however, it is unfortunately the last weekday swim until spring 2026. Gutted I didn't do this earlier in the year, or even years ago but never mind! I will only be able to swim on Saturday's from now on, all the way through the winter. As I am a crazy person who never does anything half heartedly, I have decided to take on the penguin and polar bear challenge and the sub 10 challenge 🥶 More details coming soon!! How beautiful is th

Another Lovely swim in the Flash and I managed roughly around 600m! Even if the sun did blind me and I went a fair bit off course and was almost into the reeds. I blame my new goggles! Thanks to the speedboat man for coming to tell me to turn around 🤣 Then walking out of the water up the jetty i managed to fall back in 🙈 I seriously have no sense of direction and I am like bambi when exiting the water. I am only swimming breaststroke at the moment and I can tell me stroke i

I headed to Pennington flash again for my second swim and managed the 450m triangle this time. It was quite unnerving getting to the second buoy and realising that I have nothing to grab hold of, or put my feet down like in a pool. I was surrounded by a vast body of water approximately 4-5m deep but I kept going. The buoyancy of the wetsuit made me feel like I wasn't moving at times and the way the water was flowing made me feel like I was going off course, but I did it! It w

My love of swimming started at a very young age and I found I was a very competent swimmer. I passed all my badges (do you remember Bronze, Silver, Gold etc?) and even competed in Galas but as I am not very competitive this didn't last long. I sadly stopped swimming in my teens due to developing broad shoulders and being very body conscious. I really wish I had continued! However, I did swim socially when I could, and with my children and have always preferred to swim outdoor

Open water swimming offers a unique challenge compared to pool swimming. The vastness of lakes, rivers, or oceans, combined with changing conditions, requires different skills and techniques. For beginners, understanding these differences and learning how to adapt can make the experience safer and more enjoyable. This guide covers essential techniques and tips to help you build confidence and improve your open water swimming. Swimmer practicing open water techniques in calm l

Open water swimming offers a unique experience that pool swimming cannot match. The feeling of freedom, the connection with nature, and the challenge of swimming in lakes, rivers, or the ocean attract many enthusiasts. However, open water swimming also comes with risks that require careful preparation and awareness. This post shares practical tips to help you enjoy open water swimming safely. Swimmer ready to enter calm lake for open water swim Understand the Environment Befo

Many open water swimmers, even in the winter, choose to wear 'skins'. Which is essentially a swimsuit! I haven't braved this yet but I have full respect for skins swimmers. Read on for suitable gear recommendations, although subjective. Swimmer ready to enter open water wearing essential gear Wetsuits for Warmth and Buoyancy Water temperature in open water can be much colder than in pools, even during summer. A wetsuit helps maintain body heat and provides extra buoyancy, mak