Spring is here, relax, bask in the lovely 7°C !

All things are relative. While the prospect of an Autumnal temperature plummet to seven degrees may cause us to shudder … More

The Birthday Suit

On Friday it was Mary’s Birthday. There being an icy blast coming straight from Siberia, and the water 3.5 degrees … More

I usually swim with Lucy at Clevedon Marine Lake. A fantastic and free facility but the lake is topped up … More

“Many years ago, a very wise young man, Owen O’Keefe, a.k.a. Fermoy Fish, said to me, always remember if you’re … More

Apologies for the lack of swimming scribbles, I have been devoting time to some swimming paintings instead. Some of these … More

My snowflakes / swimflakes hats are getting about a bit, I just wanted to show you a couple of photos … More

A few tried and tested methods… Some enter the water while raising arms in an attempt to remain as dry … More

Behold the Portishead Popsicle swim cap! I think I got most of the important things into the picture: The water … More

It’s not often people ask me for artwork they are going to wear for the rest of their lives, so … More

…But we think it’s much warmer. My thermometer claims it’s nearly 10.5. Winter swimmers will understand the difference. Once it … More