Cold-water swimming clubs open spring rosters across the UK

Safety briefings first, bravado last—and tea afterwards is non-negotiable.

Priya Nair
Cold lake surface at dawn
Editorial illustration · Book Leaves

Wild swimming clubs from the Lakes to the South Coast opened spring rosters with mandatory safety inductions after a busy winter season.

Coaches emphasise gradual immersion and warm layers on shore—social media challenges are firmly discouraged.

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