Open Water Swimming

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Derby Tup Nov 2022 3:10pm, 21 Nov 2022 57,381 posts	0 Derby Tup Fantastic pic
smash Nov 2022 1:05pm, 22 Nov 2022 658 posts	0 smash That's a lovely pic. I finally managed a dip at Barry Island this morning. I had Dolly dog with me so it was only a short one but it was nice to get in on a lovely sunny day.
LazyDaisy Nov 2022 4:57pm, 23 Nov 2022 37,257 posts	0 LazyDaisy 8.5* in the lido this morning and I'm afraid I only managed 250m - half of my previous swim at 11* I probably could have done another 100m but I decided it was best to stop while I was still enjoying it! The people who'd booked for the session after mine will gave been unlucky. Almost the second I got home we had thunder and lightning (so they's have had to get out of the water) and a terrific hail storm My problem was that the sun was low and shining straight into our eyes on the return length
LindsD Nov 2022 10:24am, 27 Nov 2022 58,208 posts	0 LindsD Assuming that most of you also swim in a pool sometimes, and wear a swimsuit under your wetsuit, any tips for where to buy a swimsuit online? I've asked Mum to buy me one and she's gone into a spin. I would love an OW one with reflective back but for now just a standard one for pool swimming. I currently have a speedo.
fraggle Nov 2022 1:44pm, 27 Nov 2022 3,494 posts	0 fraggle I'm afraid I buy cheapo ones from Decathlon Linds
LindsD Nov 2022 2:06pm, 27 Nov 2022 58,214 posts	0 LindsD
LouiseRuns 🌹🇬🇧 🇪🇺 Nov 2022 4:00pm, 27 Nov 2022 495 posts	0 LouiseRuns 🌹🇬🇧 🇪🇺 I got my tankini type one from Amazon...
LouiseRuns 🌹🇬🇧 🇪🇺 Nov 2022 4:01pm, 27 Nov 2022 496 posts	0 LouiseRuns 🌹🇬🇧 🇪🇺 (at least your Mum is trying, though. Mine would probably say "you buy it and I'll give you the money", which kind of defeats the object).
LindsD Nov 2022 4:10pm, 27 Nov 2022 58,219 posts	0 LindsD She did!
LindsD Nov 2022 4:11pm, 27 Nov 2022 58,220 posts	0 LindsD Actually she said 'I can't buy you a swimsuit. I'll have to give you money' sigh