Restart outdoor swimming
Outdoor swimming has great mental health benefits and can be easily done with social distancing. It would be great if clarification could be provided that it is allowed.
Why the contribution is important
Good health benefits - especially mental health
by Swimmersooz on May 07, 2020 at 08:59PM
Posted by angelamcd May 07, 2020 at 21:11
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Posted by Edie May 07, 2020 at 22:20
Associated cafes and lounges could remain closed.
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Posted by DebbieD May 08, 2020 at 07:22
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Posted by Elliemay662 May 08, 2020 at 09:16
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Posted by ddougw May 08, 2020 at 10:30
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Posted by Squib May 08, 2020 at 10:47
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Posted by Swimmersooz May 08, 2020 at 18:02
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Posted by apple4me May 08, 2020 at 23:18
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Posted by StephanieDK May 09, 2020 at 07:41
By allowing people to drive short distances, one can swim in locations with less “tourists” and walkers and hereby avoid to inspire people to jump into the water as well, who are less prepared and competent to do so.
It is safe to swim in open water, provided you swim in a group.
Please note that swimming in a group will not prohibit social distancing, as it comes naturally that you keep a distance to the others while swimming in order to be able to swim properly.
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Posted by Alina May 09, 2020 at 07:54
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Posted by JillT May 09, 2020 at 08:46
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Posted by lizacole May 09, 2020 at 16:19
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Posted by George1903 May 09, 2020 at 16:20
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Posted by UmaT May 09, 2020 at 16:31
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Posted by rodlees1 May 10, 2020 at 04:30
Experienced swimmers should be allowed to swim in the sea and in lochs as before on the understanding that they take a responsible attitude to the length of drive to their chosen location and social distancing whilst in the water (easy to do) and changing prior to swimmimg. Swimming pools are another matter..
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Posted by Izzywizz May 10, 2020 at 17:29
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Posted by mellow May 11, 2020 at 12:56
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Posted by Jamtart1874 May 11, 2020 at 13:31
There are also the obvious physical health benefits, and the fact swImmediately no outdoors is easier to perform social distancing than many other outdoor activities.
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Posted by ALauder May 11, 2020 at 13:33
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Posted by SwimmerBoy May 11, 2020 at 13:57
I know for a fact I'm not the only one that feels like this. There are Facebook pages, internet forums and various other social media platforms filled with swimmers lamenting their lost sanctuaries.
Not only is outdoor swimming great for people's physical health but it is hugely important for some people's mental health as well. And many people who choose to swim do so because other means of exercise cause more issues than they solve!
Outdoor swimming is easier to maintain social distancing than pretty much any other sport: a recent study by a leading Italian university lists it as one of the best sports for minimising the risk of viral transmission.
as for worries that it is hard to control, what needs to be controlled? People stay away from each other and it's easier to do that in a river than it is in a shop, but we aren't requesting more control in shops?!
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Posted by Sedling May 11, 2020 at 14:39
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Posted by Deepcdiver1 May 11, 2020 at 14:55
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Posted by Splash_u May 11, 2020 at 16:06
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