A Guide To Wild Swimming | Open Water Swimming For Beginners

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A Guide To Wild Swimming | Open Water Swimming For Beginners

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Wild swimming is growing in popularity, it’s free, it’s relaxing and can be thoroughly invigorating. However, if you’ve not dipped your toe in before it might sound a little daunting so in this video we get some advice from an expert in the field, Professor Greg Whyte.
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Professor Greg Whyte is an ambassador for the Royal Life Saving Society and a strong advocate for open water swimming. Heather chats to him about:
- Where is safe to wild swim
- What to do before getting in the open water
- How to stay safe and be seen whilst wild swimming
- What you should do after finishing your swim
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@gtn 6 жыл бұрын

Where is your favourite place to go wild swimming? Let us know in the comments below 👇

@nacnud2323 6 жыл бұрын

Love the sea off the Dorset and Pembroke coasts.

@mariatooker3475 6 жыл бұрын

Kouw beach, Lake Michigan!!!

@jhk8603 6 жыл бұрын

Just about any lake in sweden. Summer months pools are empty, everyone is "wild swimming". Way less restrictions than UK. How about a brighter GTN cap? Black is boring and a brighter cap would be safer. Great video, learnt lots.

@pezza3146 6 жыл бұрын

I go wild swimming in the river Chelmer in Essex

@johngrattan6343 6 жыл бұрын

Cardigan Bay, Aberystwyth in particular.

@stefankleynhans4838 Жыл бұрын

I stay in the Northern Territory in Australia.. Our main swimming rivers are only "safe" for swimming during the dry season. After every wet season, when the water levels start to drop, they set traps to catch the saltwater crocs. But you still have to brave the calmer and less aggressive freshwater crocs. Always a fun thought that you are sharing the water with them.

@AANTHHONYY Жыл бұрын

Bro aussies are built different

@TheTrickshot77 4 жыл бұрын

I was inspired by this video, so this morning I went to my local river here in Manchester. I found the water to be warmer next to the pipes, not sure what comes out of them but it gives a nice rainbow effect on the surface. I wear my shoes to protect my feet from all the broken glass and try to find an area which has less syringes on the ground for entering and exiting the water. Due to the colour of the water it can be difficult to see some of the obstacles beneath like shopping trolleys and stolen motorbikes but can be fun trying to avoid all the floating debris like empty beer cans, plastic bags and condoms. It's nice to get out and be amongst nature but I remain cautious around the big rats and use my lighter to burn off the leaches that attach to my body. I'm not feeling so good at the moment but as soon as I do, I'm going back for more. Great video, thanks

@shahbazfawbush 3 жыл бұрын

All that effort to write that and just one like. I'll add the second.

@Philip8888888 6 жыл бұрын

I also never considered the distinction between open water and wild swimming. The only time I swam OW with supervision was in competitions. Otherwise, it was always in whatever lake or river I was at. Typically, I also swim alone since not many of my friends are interested in swimming in cold rivers and lakes!

@mitchadshead2642 6 жыл бұрын

Heather forgot to say Greg is also an Olympian!

@mintheman7 4 жыл бұрын

Mitch Adshead That explains the abs

@joncamera578 5 жыл бұрын

"After watching that, you might be inspired to go wild swimming" Them abs are a great source of inspiration indeed 😍

@Decalto35 6 жыл бұрын

heather wearing sunglasses so she could secretly stare at those 10/10 abs :))))

@kcdiazWTV 6 жыл бұрын

Not being able to see the bottom creeps me out a little because I'm used to staring at a black line. Oh and stepping on mossy rocks and getting tangled in weeds. XD

@Goggsy08 6 жыл бұрын

He should have mentioned the Wim Hof Method to counter/prevent the cold effects at the beginning. Good advice all round from that muscular dude!

@tomasazevedo1979 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@SeaJayBelfast 4 жыл бұрын

Bullshit merchant

@Matt_Alaric 3 жыл бұрын

@@SeaJayBelfast Proven in scientific studies to be effective.

@shaarang10 6 жыл бұрын

Throughout the video, I couldnt help but admire how lean and ripped the professor is. This guy is the perfect specimen. (Scientist, Olympian, European and World Championship podium places, OWS advocate, amazing physique)

@retribution999 3 жыл бұрын

I want to see this guy's diet and workout video.

@paulhayhurst 2 жыл бұрын

Do ab workouts, don't eat crap. Recommend weighted ab workouts eventually for more definition.

@haplesstoad 2 жыл бұрын

Love this! I swim wild in the US; Seattle area. I appreciate your "leave no trace" message at the end, too.

@thesaint8400 4 жыл бұрын

9:36 GTN: Would you like to know how to get information? Me: Yes GTN: Use the internet Me: Cheers......

@ODYSSEYOpenWater 5 жыл бұрын

Never go out alone, and if possible swim with the help of a kayaker or paddleboarder. All of our swims include safety staff, which is rarely needed, but important to have on hand. Good beginner video here and we would certainly recommend open water swimming to anyone who wants to try it (just be safe and pace yourself).

@greengonzonz 6 жыл бұрын

Jeeze... He's made it sound down right scary lol

@gtn 6 жыл бұрын

Better to be safe than sorry!

@rickardandersson76 6 жыл бұрын

Archipelagio in western Sweden is lovely, One tip is to acclimatize for 10 min before the swim in shallow water if its cold (sub 18 celcius). Its easy to panic when its cold and the water makes it hard to breath

@1carus1 Жыл бұрын

Great play. Great commentary. EBR is defo OP in a talented player’s hands.

@euterotropo3324 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video GTN! You should do a more comprehensive series on wild swimming. Lots of triathletes train in the lakes and rivers here in Northwest.

@gtn 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We'll look into it 👍

@advex4428 5 жыл бұрын

Fishing lines and occasional ceraria are additional issues where I swim. An aggressive swan (because I was about to enter the water where his delicious waterveggies were swimming) on the other hand, is pretty cool to meet.

@mikkorajakangas5303 6 жыл бұрын

I am very confused... I've always thought there's no difference between OW swimming and wild swimming, but apparently I've been doing the latter all my life. I don't really understand why it's such a big deal either. Guess that's due to cultural differences: in Finland there's lakes and rivers everywhere, and people just swim in them, no lifeguards anywhere, and alone often as not. I'm just confused is all :D

@aklamo 6 жыл бұрын

Same here! Moro Tampereelta ;)

@naturelove4448 5 жыл бұрын

I agree with you! Must be a cultural, society thing. Like seriously this video unnecessarily over complicating something that should NOT be complicated at all. Yes safety is important and necessary, but safety and the principles discussed come with a sound mind of common sense. This video was way too fear based, and the scientific facts discussed are taken from one stand point only. And 'yes' it's one of the greatest experiences of being close to nature as possible - why all the heavy focus on danger, whilst ruining something that is so freeing, beautiful and thrilling! Both open water swimming and ocean swimming can be very therapeutic, and can be treated more like an art and meditation, than a sport and seriously structured experience. Personally I allow myself to freely chose not to take this fear driven approach, which 99% of society is unconsciously built upon. Excuse my rant lol, I can sincerely understand where this gentleman is coming from, I do not agree with certain things mentioned and am unpleasantly frustrated when people over complicate things, and take life too seriously, particularly in settings it's not meant to be! There is no need and can cause further undue confussion, fear and misunderstanding towards certain areas (such as water, nature etc) as well as unfortunately feeding upon peoples doubts and anxieties. Keep that business in civilization, not in nature. Nature knows best, you just have to trust it, trust yourself, experience and learn along the way!

@Matt_Alaric 3 жыл бұрын

I think he's just covering himself for legal reasons as he's the spokesman for a society. I'm English and i've swum in lakes and rivers before, and the only thing i ever really worry about is cutting my feet on sharp stuff as i'm getting in or out. Never worried about flow rates or after drops or any of that other stuff.

@I..cast..fireball 3 жыл бұрын

OW usually refers to structured events with spotters, boats, etc for support and safety, in an environment that hat been "roped off" from other uses. Wild sfimming is OW swimming where you lack structured support and are in mixed use areas.

@frannelk 2 жыл бұрын

Moi, that is because Finnish are badass and if the weather is cold 3 more badass 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻, and yes, certainly you have literally thousands of Lake in Finland👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 anyways to OW and Wild swimming is right the same.

@lmnts-wildswimming9922 4 жыл бұрын

Great film, thanks!!

@spinthma 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative! Greetings from germany

@rahulsunrays 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all these tips, def dont swim alone in open waters.

@gtn 6 жыл бұрын

No worries!

@234zaid 2 жыл бұрын

Such an informative video. Thanks.

@gromitmcglynn6153 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, although the advert during 'meg' (mega shark) was just perfect

@SeaJayBelfast Жыл бұрын

Greg's physique is absolute goal. Guy is completely chiselled.

@skykaptain007 6 жыл бұрын

From this definition, all my open water swims have been wild swims. How about a video for finding the best non-wild swimming areas?

@christine7521 6 жыл бұрын

Oooh was super interested in wild swimming when I saw a clip of Liz Ke's Wild Swim documentary. 😮😮 thinking of getting me a buoy and see where it takes me lol

@Dontlicktheballoons 5 жыл бұрын

Rappahannock river, Shenendoah river, and above all, the New River. (Runners up, Potomac, Delaware, the resivior).

@JSPatel-lj8ue 6 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing for this great video guys! JSP

@gtn 6 жыл бұрын

👍

@775.- 5 жыл бұрын

The place is so beautiful, soon i will swim 16 km can someone please wish me luck. the first time ever.

@Justafan333 5 жыл бұрын

@Amr Tahditi best of luck :)

@JoeJoesFarm 4 жыл бұрын

@@sergeylarionov3572 loooool

@kevfirey7799 4 жыл бұрын

superb advice thanks for sharing

@frannelk 2 жыл бұрын

The prof is a great athlete, I believe he is around 50yo and he looks very fit, great example.

@tods.9947 6 жыл бұрын

This is excellent material. Thank you!

@eduardomorelli3166 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome tips and video!!! Greetings from Brazil!!

@gtn 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@GreenBlueWalkthrough Жыл бұрын

Never knew swimming with out and life guard any just any body a water had a name... Over here in Florida USA we don't make much of the differnce between Pool, Open water and Wild swimming it's all the same to us... With great advice by the way I do find it odd you were never thought that stuff growing up like we are... It's a pretty important survival skill.

@exerciseclinic 6 жыл бұрын

Is that Cardboard Castle, Cookham in the background?

@dugongpoo 6 жыл бұрын

I am always worried about fishing lines.

@gtn 6 жыл бұрын

Definitely got to keep your eyes open!

@Fusspilzsammler1 3 жыл бұрын

What about those waterproof bags (for clothes and personal stuff) as a buoy? are they too "heavy"?

@TheBaby_ 5 жыл бұрын

Great video more of that please credits to Greg as well

@ianstewart8301 6 жыл бұрын

Fun! Thanks

@thesaint8400 4 жыл бұрын

Wild swim daddy

@danaleighformon_ 6 жыл бұрын

OH MY GOD HIS ABS.

@gtn 6 жыл бұрын

👌

@ernestoglez6725 4 жыл бұрын

Heather: yes, yeah, okay, mmh hhm, wow. (Repeat)

@drakestafford1 6 жыл бұрын

@gtn can you guys cover swim toys (pull bouy, kickboard, fins, and paddles) and training exercises with these

@DanNoz 6 жыл бұрын

thanks for this very informative video.. with the recent swim cancellation at Ironman Hamburg i was wondering how you'd measure the blue algea level?

@planky27 6 жыл бұрын

you would get eaten or poisoned by something here in texas if you went wild swimming.....

@gustavocabraldemiranda4663 5 жыл бұрын

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Very nice informations!!

@JSINGLETON 6 жыл бұрын

I've had a look into this but can't find anywhere in my local area that I can swim legally. Where would I find out wher I can swim

@marcobertoldi3649 6 жыл бұрын

Mont tremblant I love it

@deyzanchi1068 6 жыл бұрын

I love swimming but very few places have pretty clean water to do this without ending at hospital.

@gtn 6 жыл бұрын

Definitely check the water quality before swimming!

@briancohen1967 6 жыл бұрын

what about weils disease

@Phi1l Жыл бұрын

It used to be 'we're going swimming in the lake or river'. With this term 'wild swimming', you're just going to get asked where? Then once you disclose that you're just going swimming. I'm just off 'wild walking' today.

@user-ev6jn3up3v 3 жыл бұрын

Would be great having a swim in a team with you!☺ Subscribed!

@somersetfan1 6 жыл бұрын

Could've been on Countryfile or The One Show that :-)

@ScrolltheNature 5 жыл бұрын

Great tips What's that balloon called as ?

@blacksharkswimmer3729 5 жыл бұрын

I just wish the swimming scenes were longer

@johnferrabee9932 3 жыл бұрын

where is the location ,looks an amazing area

@katiewilliams7344 4 жыл бұрын

He didn’t touch upon algae which is quite an important thing to be aware of.

@Kallena 5 жыл бұрын

There is a lake in Nottingham called Colwick lake were in the summer we go swimming, but sometimes we can’t go because they mention about the algee content can someone please explain to me why the algee content is dangerous to swim in? I’m not going to drink it. And when I walk buy I don’t even see any algee?

@chrisandrade5122 6 жыл бұрын

Amoebas and snakes are my biggest concern here in Texas

@knittingdoula 6 жыл бұрын

For real. #houston

@DanNoz 6 жыл бұрын

😮🤪🤫

@xiangshantan1915 4 жыл бұрын

Yooo look at those rowers

@frannelk 2 жыл бұрын

Good point to do not swim alone.

@retribution999 3 жыл бұрын

Never swim alone! I see the sense in that. But I have friends who solo dive on wrecks.

@gregprouse1173 4 жыл бұрын

where exactly is this location?

@shaunlennox6707 5 жыл бұрын

Do you have any recommendations on "Cold open water swimming" particularly lake swims. I understand that lake swims "feel" colder that the ocean even at the same temp. I am doing the Ironman 70.3 in Indian Wells (USA) this December. I gather that the temp will likely be about 54degrees. Are gloves and boots legal in Ironman? I have a outdoor pool, which does dip down to around these temps in December. Will acclimatization to these temps help? Thanks

@diehardcowboys 5 жыл бұрын

Look at this guy’s body then I knew I ate too much donuts in my past.....

@0SKBooth0 6 жыл бұрын

Here in MN we have amazing “wild water” until it freezes. Does the River Thames ever freeze fully?

@mttkass 6 жыл бұрын

You forgot in MN we have those amazing smelling algae blooms too!!

@ninjakittie24 6 жыл бұрын

What's his workout regiment.

@gtn 6 жыл бұрын

A highly kept secret...

@ninjakittie24 6 жыл бұрын

@@gtn lol.

@blacksharkswimmer3729 5 жыл бұрын

tell us your secret so we don't drown

@peace7482 4 жыл бұрын

This dude is fit

@babycakes2077 6 жыл бұрын

Snakes ! Snappers! Lockness!

@sharkdom 6 жыл бұрын

I've always noticed towards the end of open water swims my pinky fingers splay out uncontrollably- I thought it was cramp, but apparently I've been almost dieing of hypothermia all this time!!

@shahbazfawbush 3 жыл бұрын

Yikes.

@kmonnier 6 жыл бұрын

I love swimming?

@gtn 6 жыл бұрын

So do we!

@thesaint8400 4 жыл бұрын

I'm Ron Burgundy?

@Paulie.k 3 жыл бұрын

Someone give that fella a biscuit please

@richardbeck2048 6 жыл бұрын

Can somebody please tell me what the big danger of swimming OW alone is?

@Ab_someone 5 жыл бұрын

Nobody will know what happened to you!

@sridasaliyange7407 3 жыл бұрын

Chips

@MateHegyhati 6 жыл бұрын

Drink a shot every time You hear "safety first" :-D And then don't go to swim in a river :-P

@gtn 6 жыл бұрын

That's a lot of shots...

@jasonandrews9058 4 жыл бұрын

Prof. Ripped

@egorprokudin1114 3 жыл бұрын

Dude is fine

@drhoads08 4 жыл бұрын

Man, I would LOVE to do this but I am terrified of parasites and bacteria. How do these people not get sick, they must be swallowing some of the water doing freestyle?

@rulsey23 4 жыл бұрын

If you exhale when you heads in the water you'll be fine. I normally get a dry mouth when open water swimming. Sometimes swallow a bit to cure the dryness 🤢 hasn't killed me yet 😂

@boltthrower142 4 жыл бұрын

@7:20 I never swam not alone :)

@demacherius1 6 жыл бұрын

OMG now going for a swim sounds as dangerous as a hike up the everest in underwear... 🤔

@gtn 6 жыл бұрын

Now that would be impressive!

@carlblaskowitz7817 6 жыл бұрын

I guess they never saw "The Raft" ; )

@blacksharkswimmer3729 5 жыл бұрын

he got a swimmers body

@abusement_park 3 жыл бұрын

No mention of gators, sharks or water snakes. They definitely arent here in Florida.

@danijelljusic1370 6 жыл бұрын

Its like his head doesn't belong to that body:)

@the23rdshadowdragon 6 жыл бұрын

The whole time I was just thinking of crocs. . .

@seahog32 6 жыл бұрын

Luckily, there are no crocks left where I live. Sharks ate them all.

@the23rdshadowdragon 6 жыл бұрын

tri.somi I live in Australia 😂

@jdoconnor5363 5 жыл бұрын

How do you cope with weeds? eh swim indoors, it’s called wild swimming for a reason.

@janesmith8603 3 жыл бұрын

Heather looking thin here

@IvoRadev 3 жыл бұрын

Wild swimming, open water swimming... We used to call it just swimming... Damn, wtf is wrong with the world.... Nowadays everything is made look "special"... It's just swimming in a damn river.

@Matt_Alaric 3 жыл бұрын

I hate to say but this just seems to be unnecessarily over complicating things. I mean yes you could get hypothermia from swimming in a river, but you could also get hypothermia going for a jog, or standing and waiting for a bus. It's a very small risk and to make avoiding those tiny risks take up the bulk of the talk about how to do it is just disproportionate. The video sounded like a lecture to children on how dangerous it is to swim in rivers and not an explanation on how somebody interested in it could best get into it themselves.

@marleegould542 4 жыл бұрын

Where I'm from, people just jump in the river. This is probably the most ridiculous thing ive ever watched.

@PianoKwanMan 4 жыл бұрын

Some rivers in England really arent good too swim in. It might look nice because there are rowers, or other users, but people usually end up in hospital due to difficulty or disease

@marleegould542 4 жыл бұрын

@@PianoKwanMan I must live in a area with cleaner water the, because as long as its publicly accessible you can swim, with the exception of boat launches.

@PianoKwanMan 4 жыл бұрын

@@marleegould542 I faintly remember friends going for a swim in the river wear in Durham (circa 2013) and were hospitaliised after due to illness.

@phxrsx 6 жыл бұрын

Those row boats shouldn't be allowed to go full gas without looking where they are going.

@sethvanwieringen215 6 жыл бұрын

They do look, but only once every so many strokes. Besides that, most of the times there's a coach nearby.

@WillCL1994 6 жыл бұрын

When rowing bow controls direction, checks etc and will tell us to stop rapidly if uncoxed, if we are in an 8 or 4+ etc... then the cox is usually pretty rapid at spotting things so if swimmers are there we spot them if they are wearing caps. Joint responsibility on the water between all users is the key.