Swimming into March
4th March 2022 Two other swimmers joined me in the sea today. They had been looking out over Portland Harbour as they thought they had seen a seal, and were enjoying gazing out over the sparkling water. I was so
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After February Storms
22nd February 2022 I had heightened anxiety about going into the sea today after the storms. I avoided wild swimming while strong winds from storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin pounded the Dorset coast. I have been checking my Met Office
Portuguese Man O’ War
19th February 2022 My wild swimming routine has been disrupted due to Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice! Strong winds from the west will often cause marine life to be swooshed into the English Channel from the Atlantic such as Portuguese
Calm and Sparkly
11th February 2022 Both my swim days this week were calm and sunny! The weather forecast did not predict much sunshine midweek, but there was plenty in Weymouth. The sea was calm and sparkly and very inviting to a wild
Sheltered from the Wind
5th February 2022 Yesterday was quite windy, so I didn’t fancy a swim. This morning though, I found a sheltered spot for an early morning dip. I usually wear a pair of Croc shoes before I get in, as I
February Face
2nd February 2022 If I were to describe my February face this morning, it was not at all like that of Benedick’s In Much Ado About Nothing. “Why, what’s the matter,That you have such a February face,So full of frost,
Calm Water Calm Mind
26th January 2022 Swimming through January has been a really amazing experience. It is days like today, when the water is so calm, that are my absolute favourite times to be in the sea. I was really hopeful that the
Ringstead Sunrise
17th January 2022 I had a twinge of anxiety when I woke up this morning. I had planned to swim at sunrise, but the weather forecast app on my phone told me it was 1ºC outside, and that caused me
Chilli Friday ?
14th January 2022 The sun was just setting when I managed to get into the sea today. I had hoped to get to Weymouth a bit earlier, but heavy traffic meant I was later than planned. This was a chilly
Diamonds on the Sea
12th January 2022 I have previously written about the pain relief I get from cold water swimming. It is not a cure though, the pain does return. This week I was lucky enough to get an appointment to see a