Mimi wrote:
I was more worrying about what support you have if you suffer from extreme cold whilst swimming out there. Could you find a group that goes swimming somewhere else accessible, for the colder months?
My friend goes sea swimming all year around (right through January and February), but goes with a group so they’d re all there to support each other in case of difficulties.
That's one of the reasons I'd like someone to go with me.
I do think I'm good at assessing the risk. And I had plenty of layers of clothes to wear straight after the swim. (I was down to T-Shirt and shorts again after an hour of walking)
I limit myself to 30 minutes in the water, and I'd come out sooner if I started feeling too cold before then.
I'd like to keep it up through winter, but, I'm also realistic, and if I feel it's too cold I'm not going to be silly.
I know it's not ideal, but because I know that, I take as few risks as possible.