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Queen's Dock, Liverpool, 10th Feb '12: 2.5C
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11-02-2012, 04:03 PM
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R.Weaver, Frodsham, Cheshire, 11th Feb '12: water temp 3.0C
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11-02-2012, 07:32 PM
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You are braver than I am Pete. I struggled with our heated indoor pool today as the poolside and changing rooms were so cold.
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11-02-2012, 09:30 PM
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11-02-2012, 09:54 PM
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2.5C - can do a bit better than that I think.
We had ice sheets on the surface at Tooting last week and today's pic from a friend suggests we can expect 0C or slightly less (due to pool chemicals) tomorrow - bring it on! Sauna to follow, coffee, cakes and rum too. It wont be a long swim - but the race will be on. 33yds handicapped then swim back at leisure....then leg it to the sauna! Too much ice to have enough room for a full race, but we all took turns to rattle out a couple of widths. Official temperature was -1C (yes, chemicals lower the freezing point). Gets warmer from here on
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13-02-2012, 10:18 AM
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I must go wild swimming again soon.
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In Finland, where I believe the sauna originated, I understand it is quite usual for those having a sauna to come out, break the ice on and jump in to the water! Rather them than me! I must admit, I have to admire them, for sheer guts! The same goes for those on this forum who regularly swim outdoors during the winter!
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13-02-2012, 01:57 PM
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Well done Kerrie-Anne a gold medal in South Africa on Saturday...SF
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17-02-2012, 05:14 PM
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River Calder, Mirfield (S.Yorks), 17-2-12: 6.0C
Water temp. was surprisingly mild given that some snow is still evident on the hilltops. Water appeared very clear and current about 2-3 mph (guessed!) Wildswimmer Pete
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18-02-2012, 04:18 PM
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R.Weaver, Frodsham, 18th Feb '12: 5.5C
Blustery and cold Northwesterly whipping up quite a chop. River muddy but flowing at its normal rate - about 1-2mph. Wildswimmer Pete
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19-02-2012, 10:46 AM
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Southbourne beach. A gnats whisker over 8c.
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20-02-2012, 09:36 PM
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River Taff, Merthyr Tydfil, 20th Feb '12: 6C
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I must go wild swimming again soon.
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23-02-2012, 04:02 PM
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R. Weaver, Frodsham, 23rd Feb '12: 9.0C
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27-02-2012, 12:40 PM
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I must go wild swimming again soon.
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The days certainly seem very mild for February and, according to the newspaper, we are going to have a very warm spell during March. I wonder whether this means we can expect a decent summer, for a change?
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27-02-2012, 01:32 PM
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PH lido was 8 degrees. I am out of practise so it felt much colder!
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