Naked

A blurry naked person wades out into the sea.

Doing the North East Skinny Dip

I got naked in front of nearly 1294 people and ran into the North Sea. How was it?

A figure stands in shallow water, with its back facing the viewer. The silhouette is illuminated in a bright yellow color, outlined with pink, creating a glowing effect.

Dipping in my birthday suit

Birthday weekend plans: running into the sea in my birthday suit for charity (and conquering some fears along the way)

An aerial view of a coastal town at sunrise, showcasing a sandy beach bordered by rolling hills.

Being bold, brave and courageous - Part 2

Solstice skinny dips and being afraid to open up about being brave.

A scene depicting people swimming in a body of water. Birds are flying overhead against a twilight sky.

What 5 years of cold water swimming has done for me

After 5 years of cold water dipping, has it saved me? Cured my anxiety? Made me buy shares in Dryrobe?

Mountains fade into the distance and a railway bridge runs over an estuary.

Naked and OK?

After years of open water swimming I'm still scared of the water. Will I ever be OK in there with all the wee beasties, or should I move on to a new fear to overcome? Nudity. Sure, why not.