WHAT WILL THE COURSE COVER?
You'll get the chance to work together with Simon and Rowan, who have decades of experience as cold water swimmers, ice gala competitors and winter swimming coaches/guides.
The course content will be tailored to you, but will cover everything from mental and physical acclimatisation to gear and events:
Week 1
- Why swim through winter
- What happens to your body in cold water
- How to get winter ready - kit, planning your swims, finding a group, venue etc.
- Basic safety reminder
- Is it dipping
or swimming?
- Mental preparation and mindset – dealing with nerves/fears, building confidence and managing expectations
Week 2
- Your first cool dip
- How to acclimatise
- Dressing and rewarming
- More on kit - should you use a wetsuit, neoprene hat, gloves, booties etc.
- Cold water shock and afterdrop – what are they, how do you recognise and respond to
them
Week 3
- Increasing your time in the water - how much is worth it?
- Tips for when the temperature drops below 5 degrees
- Tips for quicker changing and rewarming
- What to eat before and after a winter swim
Week 4
- Winter swimming events
- Winter swimming
challenges
- Community – sharing, journaling and connecting
