WSW
WINTER SWIMMING WORKSHOP
Sharing the love of winter dipping with conversation's including risks, gear & science of cold water immersion.
+ICE chat, film, guest speaker and more
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This is suitable for all those already dipping in the water.
With winter fast approaching we have this introduction to winter swimming for dippers to attend.
When our amazing but dramatic lake starts to drop in temp its always good to make sure you have the right head on your shoulders and the correct gear in your bag.
Swimming into the winter is exciting and its buzzing
but not forgetting it is actually still an extreme activity & needs extreme care and attention.
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Our WSW is a friendly, informative lesson with support of a professional coach highly experienced in the icy temps (Fenwick Ridley).
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Teaching you everything there needs to get you starting in winter swimming from gear pre to the physical changes and reactions but the understanding of how to manage these changes safely.
There is a lot packed into this session so it is advisable to bring a pad and pen to note down.
On entering the winter temps and starting this journey with us on the WSW you will receive continual support advice throughout the winter and echo the teachings from this lesson to make sure you're still on the correct path, so purchasing this session is supporting you for the whole winter.
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On purchasing this you're confirming that you don't have any of the below
High blood pressure (not controlled)
Heart condition
Recent Heart surgery
Suffer from Cardiovascular (CV) Issues
IF YOU HAVE ANY OF THE ABOVE ISSUES PLEASE EMAIL US BEFORE ATTENDING FIRST DIP
THINGS YOU WILL NEED ON THE DAY OF YOUR FIRST DIP
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*Swim skins (without wetsuit) or suited its up to you*
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EXTRA LAYERS OF CLOTHES
INCLUDING - 2xpairs socks, gloves, hat.
A ROBE OF SORTS
dryrobe, swimzi, smoc, big coat, even a dressing gown.
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FOOD AND WARM DRINK
not coffee
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FOOTWARE TO GO TO THE WATER AND BACK
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TOW FLOAT
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GOGGLES N SWIM HAT
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A MAT TO STAND ON
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We might make a Ice swimmer out of you?
(below 5'c)
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We might help you just extend your warm season?
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We might help you not hurt yourself or even save your life?
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You might find your THING?
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But with our team you're in good hands
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PLEASE READ ALL AND UNDERSTAND WE DO NOT ACCEPT TRANSFERS OF DATES OR REFUNDS OF BOOKED SLOTS IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCES SO ALL PERSON BOOKING SHOULD BE 100% THEY CAN ATTEND DATE BEFORE PURCHASE