Wild swimming is the hugely enriching and energising activity of swimming in open water such as the ocean, rivers and lakes, whether it’s in a swimming costume or wetsuit.

Wild Swimming has many physical and psychological benefits and people all around the country are discovering this invigorating pastime.

It can help your mental health, ease sore muscles, improve the quality of your sleep and just make you feel invigorated and ready for anything.

• Fitness.
• Mental health.
• Social interaction.
• Invigorating.
• Connection to nature.

As with anything involving large bodies of water, safety is key. Here are a few things to consider before embarking on any wild swim:

• Always swim with someone.
• Understand the location.
• Check and understand the weather, tides and conditions.
• Know your own fitness and ability.
• Check for other water users.
• Water quality / pollution.

Please see a list of resources below for more information about safety and swimming healthily.

Why not join us for a 1-1 or group Wild Swim for a safe experience where you will also receive safety tips and information. Tamsyn of Wild Blue Swim is qualified as a Surf Life Saving GB Swim Coach Rescuer.

Episode 2 of the Ocean Show has two features on Wild and Open Water swimming at 19 minutes and 1 hour 9 mins 36 sec.

There is also a great feature about the science of rip currents, how to spot them, and how they form at 1 hour 1 min 45 sec.