Chilly dipping is not for the faint of heart. The sport which sees veritable polar enthusiasts plunging themselves into terrifyingly icy water in the depths of winter requires training, steady acclimatisation and immense dedication - not to mention proper kit.
If you’re considering taking up cold water swimming or plunging but don’t know where to start, heed our foremost warning: it’s not something that should be done in a standard swimsuit, bikini or trunks. Unless you were born and raised among the Monroes of the Scottish Highlands and find solace in Arctic temperatures, you’ll need to invest in some cold water swimming gear.
