A new club based in the Cotswolds aims to bring the health benefits of outdoor swimming to men.
The group is being started by Paul Flynn, founder of outdoor brand diptribe®, who benefits himself by jumping in the Cotswold Lakes all year-round.
“The first thing I noticed with cold water swimming was the mental effects. It gives me a euphoria that will last for hours afterwards, partly because of the physical reaction but also because of the sense of achievement. Being surrounded by nature is also very calming.
I noticed that men at the lakes are often on their own, and some of my friends told me they would like to give it a go but would rather do it with others. So, given that men’s mental health is an issue, and many find other types of men’s groups beneficial, I’ve decided to start Blue Bloods.”
The group will meet to swim in the Cotswold Lakes and also plans to take ‘road-trip-dips’ to rivers and waterfalls.
No experience is necessary and there is no expectation to swim at first. Men are invited to come along and have a look from the edge of the lake before taking the plunge if they need time to build up confidence.
It is also a good idea to start now when the water is warmer and keep swimming as the temperatures cool down later in the year, eventually reaching sub-5 degrees Celsius which is the recognised temperature for ice swimming.
Paul hopes that the group will be “fun, relaxed, non-competitive, and offer a chance to talk through issues with other men whether they are serious things like money or relationships, or slightly less serious, like sports results.”
Those who are interested in joining should head to the Blue Bloods Wild Swim Club group on Facebook.
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