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By Helen Webster\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 05 December 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Numb fingers and feet like blocks of ice can make getting dressed after a cold swim tricky. Luckily, there are several things that can you do and wear to make getting toasty warm again easier.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

First up, when you arrive for your swim, being organised makes a big difference. Wrap your clothes in a hot water bottle and make sure they\u2019re neatly folded and in the order you want to put them on.<\/p>\n

Tuck them all inside your bag and not only will they feel good when you wear them, but you won\u2019t be fighting with inside-out tops and tangled joggers. On that note \u2013 think plenty of baggy warm layers that are easy to get in to.<\/p>\n

Skinny jeans, leggings, skimpy undies and similar are just a recipe for frustration when you\u2019re cold and clammy. And if you\u2019re leaving your kit out in the open, make sure it\u2019s in a waterproof bag<\/strong><\/a> or covered with a waterproof robe as a sudden shower could soak your kit otherwise.<\/p>\n

Get ready for the afterdrop<\/strong><\/h2>\n

After you finish your swim, you might be a little wobbly from the cold, so move carefully but with purpose. Now is not the time for chatting and faffing, as the afterdrop<\/strong><\/a> usually hits about 10 minutes after you exit the water, so use this time wisely!<\/p>\n

First up, get in to shelter (if available) so you\u2019re away from any wind chill, then strip off all your wet kit. Standing on a waterproof changing mat<\/strong><\/a> will help keep your feet off the cold ground.<\/p>\n

Next, get yourself dried off. We like to use a towelling poncho as you can pull this over your head on top of your swimsuit<\/strong><\/a>\/jammers<\/strong><\/a> and get quickly dried without worrying about modesty, then strip the final wet layers off underneath.<\/p>\n

Remember your extremities<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Get a big, woolly hat on to reduce heat loss through your head and to cover wet hair. Gloves are a good shout as well as thick, woolly socks and easy-to-put-on footwear, such as Crocs (sorry!),or pull-on insulated boots.<\/p>\n

Your hands and feet will likely be numb for a little while, so the more you can do to help them the better, especially if you\u2019re planning to drive home.<\/p>\n

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