Sea swimming essentials that might come in handy if you decide on finally taking the plunge
Morsa Images / Gettyhinking back on the past two years, it can often be hard to find high points to focus on. It hasn’t necessarily been plain sailing and there were definitely times when the grey clouds seemed like they’d never let up. But as is often the case, hindsight is 20/20 and one thing I’m thankful for is the sea.is nothing new – we’ve been watching people brave the ice-cold waters for years – something does seem to have changed lately.
Maybe lockdown is to thank for our newfound appreciation of the small things, maybe it’s following online accounts extolling the virtues of a quick dunk in the sea… maybe it’s a combination of both. The reasoning doesn’t necessarily matter, what’s important is that we now know what we’ve been missing out on all these years.
Having spent the large majority of my childhood living in landlocked Longford, some might say that I missed out on the formative sea swimming years, but to those people, I say, “not so”. Like most things in life, discovering the things you enjoy takes time. The saying goes that there are plenty of fish in the sea, but there is plenty of space too – so throw on your togs and get out there.
Not quite sure what one might need for their first sea swim? Here are a few essentials I’ve found to make the experience as enjoyable as possible.Naturally a good swimsuit is number one on the list… unless you plan on frequenting The Vico and going in completely starkers that is. In which case, more power to you. If you’d rather a bit of a material barrier between you and the sea, investing in a
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
7 movies that will change the way you look at life | IMAGE.ieHere we have seven movies that have the power to change your perception of life. Watch them and you'll never regret it.
Read more »
What to bake this weekend: Pecan cinnamon rolls | IMAGE.ieBrad McDonald's cinnamon rolls have the added crunch from the pecan nuts with a finger-licking cream cheese frosting to top it off.
Read more »
November 07: Today’s top stories in 60 seconds | IMAGE.ieFrom the global population reaching 8 billion to a portrait of John Hume at Westminster, here is the November 07 news bulletin.
Read more »
The Crown: 'It was extraordinary to dress all these iconic women' | IMAGE.ieAhead of the release of The Crown's fifth season, we're looking back at a conversation we had with costume designer Amy Roberts on dressing the show's iconic women.
Read more »
See inside Leinster coach Leo Cullen's €1.75 million house with sea viewsThe property itself has a bounty of covetable features, but the location is a stand out, located on Sandymount Strand with views of the ocean and close to many amenities
Read more »
WIN a hamper of delicious chocolates from ButlersWe're giving one lucky IMAGE reader the chance to WIN a selection of chocolate treats from Butlers, including seasonal favourites.
Read more »