BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Hip & Healthy - ECPv4.6.25//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Hip & Healthy X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://hipandhealthy.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Hip & Healthy BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC+0:20230806T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC+0:20230806T120000 DTSTAMP:20251220T153437 CREATED:20230614T154021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T154021Z UID:520787-1691316000-1691323200@hipandhealthy.com SUMMARY:Wild Swimming\, Sauna & Steam • The Swan at Streatley DESCRIPTION:Open Water or Wild Swimming is a rapidly growing activity in the UK\, with many praising the mental & physical health benefits of the sport\, especially in cold water. But how safe is it? How do you start? And where should you swim? \nThis Introduction to Cold Water Swimming class teaches you all of this and more. We will look at how to find a safe swim spot. Entry & exit\, technique\, kit recommendations\, swim etiquette\, water safety\, how to prepare for a cold dip and how to warm afterwards. And of course\, we will enjoy a short dip together\, in the beautiful stretch of Thames in front of The Swan\, followed by a de-brief over a hot drink. \nWhy not make a morning of it and book at table for brunch \nAbout Jo \nYou are in safe hands with Jo; she’s been open water swimming since she was 12\, has swum the English Channel not once but twice and has a clutch of swimming awards and qualifications including Level 2 Open Water Swim Coach and Swim England Swim Teacher. Jo loves swimming and her enthusiasm is contagious – whether this is your first time in the river\, or you are practised and looking for advice\, Jo can help. \nWhat to bring \n\nSwimwear / wetsuit\nTowel\nTow Float (if you have one)\nWarm beanie or bobble hat\nWarm layers for post swim\n\nThe Gym at Streatley have changing rooms\, sauna & shower which will be available for your use. \nRequirements \nYou should be able to swim 100m comfortably in a pool (4 lengths) \nIf you have any medical / additional needs which may impact /be impacted by outdoor swimming please do get in touch to discuss your requirements and how we can adapt sessions to suit where possible. \n URL:https://hipandhealthy.com/event/wild-swimming-sauna-steam-the-swan-at-streatley/2023-08-06/ LOCATION:The Swan at Streatley\, Streatley-On-Thames\, Reading\, RG8 9HR\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hipandhealthy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Screenshot-2023-06-14-at-16.34.44.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR