Cool video, Colin. And to everybody: winter swimming is a very good investment. I started winter swimming last October (2019) and I swam all winter long, once every week. Of course, it was pretty cold from time to time, but it gave me a lot of energy too. When the Covid-19 crises emerged, all swimming pools closed down obviously. Me and my mates could continue to swim on a daily basis in open water - because we were prepared for the cold. Despite the crisis, we had a great spring. How cool is that!

thanks for the advice man , a random google search , and you showed up ! gread advice ! , you got a new subscriber much love from greece

Thanks for that. I swam for an hour is 7 degrees , with 7mm socks (ali eexpress 13 euro) 5mm suit (ali 110 euro) 2 3mm orca hats and a 3mm tribord gloves from decathalon) i have done it the other way but i prefer the gear. i get a great free style stroke going and love it.ps +65 years young.

Cool video, thanks! I go in river all year round (living in west of Ireland) and has never bothered with any gear - wetsuit, socks or even hat. Feeling the cold water brushing against my skin is a great pleasure to me. Whenever possible, I go skinny dipping (wearing nothing). 😀

Really considering doing this. I found spending time outside in shorts and a tank top in the snow really beneficial for my SAD. I think swimming would do the same if not more.

Colin thanks for all this advice it has set me off on the path of cold water winter swimming. immersing. I am using my little pool at home. the emotional benefits are really beginnig to express. I lost my identical twin brother died in May last year of Pancreatic cancer. i began cold water swimming in the summer as a tribute to Geoffs timnacity and couage at the end of his life as he passed through from this Earth. The yoga ahs really helped me with the control of my breathing. I am swimming the lenght of a small mountain lake in the summer with a friend. I thank you again. It was 4 degrees in the pool this morning with snow on the ground and i enjoyed it. Rob.

I did the winter mile in Brighton (Melbourne) one year. It was an awesome experience. Except that I swam an extra leg of the course and came last. It was probably more like 2km 😅. They even made an announcement of who came last in the presentation, which was embarrassing but I kind of deserved it. But yeah swimming in the cold water is a feeling unmatched by any other sport. It's hard to explain it to people who don't do it.

I started daily cold water swimming 4 days ago, in t shirt and bathing bottom, wool hat under my cap I am 74 years old, run six miles a day, and felt euphoric after my 25 minute swim. maybe its not cold enough to be considered cold, 45 degrees Fahrenheit in the water, 50- 60 degrees on deck. i am excited about using my pool through the winter, and I am hoping there are some anti-aging health benefits to cold water swimming.thank you for your clear instruction on breathing and relaxation,

Lots of love from Germany!

Been prepping in the last two week's. Heading into autumn with winter in mind. Great video.

Thanks! Going to check the channel but this looks inspiring so far!

The best thing is cold swim or even snow jump after the sauna... and before ) I'm doing this on my channel too)

Great video! Keep up the good work!

Great tips man. Just started winter swimming myself 🙏🏼

great introductory videos

Went in today. A mild day in October. The water temp in the river was 7c!

Hi Colin . I am portuguese and starting this activity. I been swimming for several years in swimming pools but ... Man , that chlorine is just killing me ... So , let's do this.

Sound advice Colin

Great tips and advice :) I hope to get into wild swimming this autumn/ winter :)

Lightweight you had trunks on :-)

Hello friend. How are you...I remember you used to hit local gym first and then dive into the water...

Great video Colin. Me and my friend have started ( dipping ) a week ago and it really does give us an amazing buzz. The only problem here in midlands is access to clean open water.

Sound advice 👍🏻

Thanks for upload

Im starting this. Hopefully my first swim at the end of this week. I'm loving your vids and advice. New subscriber. Hope to come and swim at your place some day soon 😊

Nice video 👍🏻

Very positive video, love it. The views are fascinating. Where's that?

I guess it's kinda the wrong time of the season to get started, but I'll give it a shot anyway. I will at least try to go for a dip and see how it feels. Having to admit that I was just about to buy a bunch of gear before I looked into swimming without the neoprene. Now I will first try to go without, because as I understand, the suit will just enable you to swim longer - it's probably not going to take away the feeling of cold. If it turns out I don't like it I have not spent any money on some expensive gear. Plus I don't really want to put on and off all of that suits while standing there like an idiot. Anyways, I'm kind of curious how it goes when doing it regularly because even in the summer, I always feel cold when swimming (stereotypical warm showering... ). Looking forward to be going for a dip every day. XD

Hey Collin! I recently started cold water swimming (October with around 12 degree C lake water temperature). The lake is a 10 min walk from my place. How efficient do you thinking walking back home is for keeping the body warm after the swim? I ask this because the temperature is only going to go down now, and I know it is very important to start warming up quickly and if walking fast or running back is not going to help my body when it gets colder, then I would not be able to continue swimming.

My name's Col too

Thanks for the video. Motivating. I do winter swimming, started in summer, regularly until now. The water temperature is now 6°C and I feel comfortable and it is nice. The only problem that has started now is when I come out of the water since the air temperature has gone below 0°C into minus degrees, cold wind etc. I experience that 'after swimming' when I change my clothes and try to get dry as a problem, not the swimming itself. Last week I got so stiff frozen hands that I almost thought about quitting. Any tips what I can do... ? Don't want to quit..

Great tips Im on my second season of winter swimming in skins, do you recommend wearing gloves to keep you in longer once temperature gets to 5 degrees

I'm gonna keep watching these videos until my body acclimatises. Then I'm gonna head straight to the res and wuss out as soon as my toe hits.

Hey Colin! Please can u share to us what is the name of this swimglasses? I like it

Remember to use your common sense Common sense : Don't go into ice cold water 😂😂 Great video though!

Hi Colin - great videos - just found you... is there any guidance you can give around how long its safe to spend in the water without a wetsuit depending on temperature if you are a newbie? i swim in a cozzie now in approx 18 degrees - quite comfortable for at least 40 mins plus ( probably could go longer but I do worry in case I get too cold without realising) - I would like to continue to swim through the seasons but not sure how to decide how long is safe to stay in as the water temp drops? I have a wetsuit but deffo prefer swimming without - Be grateful for any advice. thanks

Hi Colin, thank you for your advice. If I want to swim I have to drive for 15 minutes for the nearest sea. Do you reccomend doing this during the winter? I am worried that I get too cold when I'm in the car.

I'm here in North Carolina swimming but our lakes are still 70 degrees...

Hi Colin, I wore boots/gloves and an open water swim cap last winter with a rashie on top as I’d encountered a jelly fish earlier in the year. The water at Portobello dropped to 2.7 degrees last year so reluctant to give them up. I swam into January without kit but after that the pain was too great. I had an issue with the water being too cold for my ears and went for ear plugs but now find the open water cap perfect. My question is, will the painful hands/feet and face be better this winter? As I write this I’m laughing at the painful memories.

Beautiful scenery! Where are you in this video?

Your great. I cant swim there the water so cold.😂🤮🤧

My father is a winter swimmer like the half of his life

Does body weight matter?? Im 130 lbs. I notice most swimmers that go without wetsuits have more bodyfat.

Hi, what is the name of towel jacket you are wearing? Thanks so much

How long can someone swim in 4 degrees if he/she is trained? Please let me know

I am a beginner at cold water swimming. To be able to swim in water temperatures around 4 or 5 degrees C, how many days in a week would you recommend me to swim so that my body gets fairly accustomed to the cold? given that I started swimming in October with 12 degrees water temp?

Not worried about hypothermia?

Tyson fury’s cousin?

Colin, Thanks for the cool video! We love it. The tips are really good and keeping calm is the key I guess?:D It would be a crazy challenge for me to swim in cold water. Christina, THEMAGIC5.

I cannot even swim...