Cold Water Tips!
Essential Tips to Stay Safe and Enjoy Your Cold Water Swim
| Age Restrictions | Swimmers must be 16+ to take part in cold water swimming at the Lido |
| Speak to your GP | We advise before swimming if you have any medical issues or concerns to speak to your GP. |
| Don't Ignore Signs of Illness | If you’re not feeling 100%, please don’t come to the pool. We are doing everything we can to avoid spread of germs & it is not safe to cold water swim when ill. |
| Wear a Swim hat and bring warm clothing | A swimming cap will really help to keep you warm, however as the water gets colder, we would also recommend wearing a wetsuits if you have one. Warm clothing for after is a must to allow your body to return to its original temperature. |
| Don't jump straight into the pool | The temperature of the water can be a shock to the body, please slowly lower yourself into the pool to allow your body to acclimatise. |
| Regulate your Breathing | Breathing when in cold water can be more difficult. So take a few moments to get your breath back, before you start swimming |
| Look after each other | If you see anyone you’re worried about, please tell the lifeguards, whether the person is in the water or out. |
| Get Dry and Dress Quickly | As soon as you exit the pool, we recommend wrapping yourself in a towel or changing robe & getting dressed as soon as possible. Bring a spare towel or a mat to stand on while you get changed to avoid direct floor contact. |
| Drink a hot drink | Getting yourself a hot and sugary drink is the best way to warm yourself up. Castaways Cafe will be open for hot drinks and limited hot food. |
| Dont go home until you have warmed up | Make sure you’ve warmed up before driving or riding a bike home. We want to make sure you are safe before heading home. Our staff & the café staff will be available if you require any assistance. |
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