Welcome to Swansea University Wild Swimming Society!
We are a friendly inclusive club that want to make wild swimming as safe and accessible to students as possible. We will be arranging regular weekly dips and car shares, days out, weekend trips and a mixture of socials.
Everyone and anyone who wants to get outdoors are welcome to join, regardless of previous experience. There are also no rules for or against wearing wetsuits, so wear whatever you feel most comfortable and safe in - even if you want to hop in with full hood, gloves and socks! There is also no obligation to swim if you wish to just join us at the beach or on a day/weekend trip - it's always useful to have someone to take photos or hold towels too!
What we recommend you bring on a weekly local dip:
- Costume/wetsuit
- Towel/robie/dryrobe
- Hot drink/water
- Warm, dry clothes for after
- Snacks
- Money (Langland, Rotherslade and Caswell all have cafes if you want to grab a coffee)
- Friends and housemates!
Important Dates For This Term
Local Dips:
Alternating Weeks:
Monday 7am (sunrise) and Thursday 3pm (sunset hangover cure).
Tuesday 7am (sunrise) and Friday 3pm.
The location for each dip will usually be Langland, Rotherslade or Caswell - this will be confirmed closer to the dip based on tides and weather.
Trips:
We are planning to do trips on a fortnightly basis, and the calendar is subject to change based on tide times, weather, etc.
19th October: Three Cliffs Bay, Gower
2nd October: Blue Pool, Broughton Bay
16th November: Trip to Blue Lagoon, Pembrokeshire
30th November: Four Waterfalls, Brecon Beacons
8th December: Joint Charity Christmas-Themed Dip at Barry Island with Cardiff Wet Dippers!
Links to forms to fill out about the society:
General Feedback Form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKa1FnHheg3XFnfQWUVksTKp1mDXT6Xw6Q7hxvty6TzVjayQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Welfare Form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScy0xWmx-ZiZ7twd6hwD7qjUf-U2cIXwDYBqJc6FFpCniF8bA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Swim Accessibility Form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScW1jHywTsDcVn0ml0eD2oylW1rPcPjNPrxuojq_USFE-KuqA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Membership Information
Membership is £21, which includes a £5 membership fee and a £16 sport swansea fee (if you have paid for a sports Swansea membership already then the difference will be refunded to you)
However, there are potential additional costs including:
- Fuel/parking for car shares
- Transport hire for trips further away
Membership Includes:
- All information on dips (times, locations, car shares on the members' chat)
- Biscuits & tea post-dip
- Car share facility
- Chance to buy merch
- Access to day trips and weekend trips around South Wales and the UK
- Getting to hang out with some of the loveliest people you could meet in Swans!
We can't wait to get dipping with you all. We are open to feedback and want the club to offer what members want so please get in touch if you have any ideas or requests for dips or socials :)