VOCAL is working with local Wild Swimming Guide and qualified Cold Water Therapist, Jenny Favell, for a fundraising challenge that will test your willpower and show you the wellbeing benefits of cold water exposure.
We will start and finish together with a guided session on Sunday 20 April and Sunday 4 May, both at South Queensferry. For each day in between, it’s up to you whether you dip or swim in the sea, or just take a cold shower at home.
You’ll have the opportunity to blog about your experiences and check in with your fellow fundraisers along the way.
This is ideal for those who have considered wild swimming or cold water therapy before and would prefer to do so in a guided and safe way.
Safety
For the first session on Sunday 20 April in South Queensferry, a full safety briefing will be given. Jenny will also give you some ideas and recommendations for how to complete your challenge each day.
Jenny will guide you into the water for your first dip at South Queensferry. Safety tow floats and neoprene gloves will be loaned to you for this session.
Who can take part?
Most people can take part, but we recommend that you get a medical check-up from your doctor before starting cold water exposure.
What does it cost?
VOCAL will pay for you to undertake the sessions, so all you need to worry about is raising money and remembering your towel!
How do I register?
Contact Andrew (Partnership and Business Manager), at to register your interest and to arrange a time to speak.
The free places will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis, so get your requests in as soon as possible!
