Surfing Waves

Posted: **Sat Mar 10, 2007 8:26 pm**

Just to say..... that is the North Sea! You know like 5 degree celsius water :shock:

. Its even cold with a wetsuit on in mid-winter
Why do that to yourself.lol

Posted: **Sun Mar 11, 2007 12:44 am**

I used to liv in england a few years ago in kent. and one snowy january i was watching the sea while it was snowing. Along came two old woman wearing just their bathing suits and they jumped right in :shock:

Posted: **Sun Mar 11, 2007 6:33 pm**

I was surfing Boscombe pier a couple of years back on New years day, it was hail stoning and about 20 oaps got in for a swim in their speedos/cozzies!! I think its an annual thing they do. I was in winter suit, boots, gloves and hat.

Posted: **Mon Mar 12, 2007 6:21 am**

Was it for charity?

Posted: **Mon Mar 12, 2007 10:27 am**

Is that the guy that runs around King Eddies at Tynemouth?

Posted: **Mon Mar 12, 2007 10:33 am**

Good for him, i wouldnt though, way too cold !

Posted: **Mon Mar 12, 2007 11:48 am**

No matter how brave you are, with water that temp I would have thought that would be a quick way to get hypothermia and die.

Posted: **Mon Mar 12, 2007 12:18 pm**

props to the man hes gota hav balls to do tht (mite not after tho!)

Posted: **Mon Mar 12, 2007 12:34 pm**

Stone Fox wrote:No matter how brave you are, with water that temp I would have thought that would be a quick way to get hypothermia and die.

I would say hypothermic in about 15 minutes....that is all dependent on how the water is moving, and how submersed he is. Though there is a dam good chance he wouldnt be out there that long.

Posted: **Mon Mar 12, 2007 12:38 pm**

maybe he's one of those guys who deliberately jump into freezing cold water to supposedly reduce the chances of having a heart attack if they were ever accidently submerged in icy cold water. I saw a program about all these old people jumping into freezing water thinking it has health benefits. I think they're completely mad :roll:

Posted: **Mon Mar 12, 2007 12:44 pm**

If it's the guy I normally see he is out there for about 20 - 30 mins and constantly running in a large circle in and out of the water.

Posted: **Mon Mar 12, 2007 12:55 pm**

http://www.tiscover.co.uk/gb/guide/5gb,en,SCH1/objectId,SPF9695gb,curr,GBP,parentId,RGN3gb,season,at2,selectedEntry,sport/intern.html

open air sea bathing and to promote social events among its members.
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These include occassional boat trips, cliff or forest walks, BBQs and annual dinners. Christmas day events include fancy dress. Members age rages from 10 (if accompanied by an adult) to over 80.

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Bournemouth Spartans Winter Sea Swimming Club
Seafront adj. to Boscombe Beach Office
To the East of Boscombe Pier
Bournemouth
BH1 2BU
Great Britain

Tel: +44 (1202) 304854

Opening Hours
Meet at 10.45am to swim at 11am each Sunday October to April inclusive. Changing faciltities and hot drinks avalable. Members are also welcome to meet informally May - September for summer bathing at 10am each Sunday.

theres a whole sub culture dedicated to people that like swimming in cold water.

Fair play to them I say, its nice to see people enjoying the sea.

Posted: **Mon Mar 12, 2007 5:30 pm**

Yup, thas King Eddies. Coooooooooold!

Surfing Waves

Is this guy serious!

Is this guy serious!