Oh, I'm saving this list. Thank you, it's excellent. Given that I'm not as committed and brave as you, the wetsuit is a given for winter (and a wettie top for spring and autumn). Gloves and boots yes. Cap? Can't wait to get one when I'm allowed to start swimming again.
Everything else makes sense. I often swim alone (no one I know wants to swim all year and the group I used to swim with have moved to a surf beach which doesn't interest me), so I think the bright orange cap, the float - all good safety items. I also tell someone where I am and when, and check in on return.
I also read in order to check for hypothermia, ask yourself name, address, birthdate etc. If thinking is seriously slow - get out and get warm. I'm sure there's truth in this although how much would be interesting to research.
Oh, I'm saving this list. Thank you, it's excellent. Given that I'm not as committed and brave as you, the wetsuit is a given for winter (and a wettie top for spring and autumn). Gloves and boots yes. Cap? Can't wait to get one when I'm allowed to start swimming again.
Everything else makes sense. I often swim alone (no one I know wants to swim all year and the group I used to swim with have moved to a surf beach which doesn't interest me), so I think the bright orange cap, the float - all good safety items. I also tell someone where I am and when, and check in on return.
I also read in order to check for hypothermia, ask yourself name, address, birthdate etc. If thinking is seriously slow - get out and get warm. I'm sure there's truth in this although how much would be interesting to research.
As to coffee and cake - well yes! Of course!