It is early morning - warm and humid. It is going to be another scorcher.
I live by the sea on the Isle of Wight. So do 125000 other people - and of course there will be countless holidaymakers.
How many of them swim in the sea. I guess a small minority.
Why only a small minority - in my opinion the majority are missing out on one of natures simplest and most wonderful pleasures - particularly an early morning or early evening swim as the sun's beams lay across the shimmering sea.
Swimming at any time I am sure is good for you - but swimming in salt water has an extra special feeling - you are more buoyant - the salt tang in the air is lovely and the feeling of tide and ripples washing past you is so uplifting.
The key to sea swimming though is actually swimming. So many people gingerly make their way in - holding themselves rigid against the cold water - duck in and out - they have had their dip. Brave - something to talk about - but a missed opportunity. Get in and swim - the water is often warmer on the surface - you adjust and quickly forget about the intial mild shock - ha!. The whole thing is just great.
So get over the thought of crabs biting your little tootsies - it doesn't happen and if it does it is nothing. Don't threat about cleanliness - just use your sense (like avoid harbours) - choose your spot - trust the tide and the salt to do the rest. It has to be better than swimming up and down in a swimming pool maintained by a cocktail of chemicals.
Go for it - and it is free. Signing off now - shall have a 20 minute splash - then a lovely coffee and breakfast - perfect.
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