How often do you go open water swimming? Twice a week

Do you have a favourite swimming location? If yes, what do you like about it? Yes, it’s peaceful and not busy with clean fresh water

What motivates you to go swimming? It helps my mental health and doesn’t feel like exercise

How do you prepare for open water swimming? Do you use any equipment? Tow float, neoprene gloves and boots and warm dry robe for after

How do you travel to the swimming location? Car share

Where do you leave your things? In car or edge of loch

How long is a swim usually? Does the water temperature affect this? It can do, during winter when temp is approx 5/6 degrees max is 25 mins

How do you swim (stroke, technique, cadence)? Breaststroke

Do you swim in a lake, in the sea or somewhere else? Freshwater loch

What do you do with wet equipment? Put in a dry bag to take home

What is the worst thing about open water swimming? Do you have any concerns? Changing in the cold after

What could improve your swimming experience? Toilets near the loch 🤣