Water Safety for Summer: During summer more and more people are looking to explore the great outdoors and to visit the seaside with their families and friends. There has been a strong interest in swimming in the sea or open water. Water comes with risks and sadly drowning can happen quickly and quietly. In this […]
Wild Swimming in the crystal clear waters of Cornwall: Daniel Start, Matt Newbury and Sophie Pierce on how to reduce the stress and anxiety from your busy hospital job by meditative Wild Swimming. It is a magic that comes leaping into the mind when we think of Cornwall, and in truth it is a magic […]
Water safety aspects, including drowning and emergency responses are discussed here by First Aid expert Emma Hammett of First Aid For Life. Covid-19 lockdown is easing, and we welcome the reopening of many non-essential businesses, including some lidos and outdoor swimming pools. Unfortunately, indoor swimming pools however remain closed for just a little bit longer. […]
Wilderness expert Daniel Start talks to Rebecca Wallersteiner about his 3 new ‘Wild Guides’ published this Spring, with tips on how to unwind in the wild from the emotional and physical pressures of your hospital job, If you come home in the evenings feeling emotionally and physically exhausted owing to the relentless pressures of your […]
Daniel Start, the author of Wild Swimming and Wild Guide Wales, on hazards to avoid when swimming in Britain’s seas, rivers and lakes and jumping into cold water this summer In recent years wild swimming has enjoyed a revival. It began as a quirky hobby; but now thousands of swimmers of all age, including a […]
If you were one of the thousands who started New Year with a dip in the chilly waters of the sea or in the Serpentine in London’s Hyde Park, you already know what a magical experience it is to swim in muted winter light, with sparkling frost on the ground. As an all-year-round outdoor swimmer […]
Wild swimming – the simple art of swimming in natural water bodies outdoors – is making a comeback, with more people using our rivers and lakes for swimming than canoeing and fishing combined. The desire for wild swimming also reflects increased interests in ‘wild’ experiences – activities that immerse you in visceral beauty, wash away […]