These are just two of the people writer and editor Jenny Landreth bumped into at the Cold Water Swimming Championships in 2017 at Tooting Lido. This year's event takes place on 26 January 2019 and there are still a few places left for the 114 races to show off your brightest lipstick, best glitter, biggest hat, whatever takes your fancy to take your mind off swimming in the spine chilling 1.5 degree water.

 

If the water temperature is a bit too cold for you, why not come down and cheer on the Outdoor Swimmer team who are taking part in the relay race dressed as super heroes.

 

We also have a stand at the event and if you fancy seeing how many swimming hats you can put on your head at one time come and see us. The person who puts the most on will win a subscription to Outdoor Swimmer.

 

Read the other must-do events of 2019 in the January issue which is out now and costs £6.75 including postage (UK), £7.95 (Europe) and £9.50 (ROW).

 

Swim wild and free