Cool March Sea

Cool March Sea My first visit to Lyme Regis this year. I drove down in the morning through a light … More

“My Head Feels Like Velvet Now”

or: How To Jump Into Cold Water There was some discussion on Facebook this morning about Wim Hof getting a … More

Nippy Dipping at Lake 32, 21st November ’21 There is, I am sure, much interesting nature to admire at Cotswold … More

“An Excellent Day for Reverse-Faffing” There was a freezing gale by the lakeside, and Andy and Chris declared that reverse-faffing … More

In memory of Dave, a swimmer. There was a day like this day at the lake. It was, approximately, the … More

Sunbow This picture is true, if not strictly accurate. Persistence of vision exists, and if poetic licence may permit me … More

Autumn has been a long time coming. I finally made it back to Cumbria, a place that I’ve visited most … More

The Calendar for 2022 is here, with another year of swimming under the sky, and especially with Mary.

“Lyme Light” – Lyme Regis on the 21st July 2021 We had a hot, hot week… remember that one? On … More

When the going gets tough, the tough… learn new skills. Rumour has it that this pandemic has seen people perfecting … More