first swim in a month and the sea has warmed up nicely. We've rented a beach hut for the season around the corner from the pool, which is fantastic.

Got to the top of the waiting list and we've got ourselves a beach hut on Summerleaze Beach, Bude. yipee.
#bude
#summerleazebeach
#beachhut

We had Baby's Bay at Polzeath pretty much to ourselves today for a dip and sauna. Heaven
#coldwaterswimming
#polzeath

The first wave of artists have been announced for the glorious micro festival that is Krankenhaus.
Set in the beautiful Lake District.
only 25% of tickets now remain
www.krankenhausfestival.com
#krankenhausfest
#microfestival
#muncastercastle
#seapower

a beautiful day to finish my winter swimming challenges

yey!

my fabulous bling

Penguin Extreme Silver and Polar Bear Classic challenges for winter 24/25 today and i'm thrilled to receive my bling in the post.
I've been lucky with the weather this year and to have Bude Sea Pool near by.
#coldwaterswimming
#polarbearchallenge
#penguinchallenge
#budeseapool

Had such a good time at Delphy pool in Cornwall enjoying their wild spa; Cold water swim (8.3c) , sauna , hot tub and repeat.
recommended.
#coldwaterswimming
#polarbearchallange
#delphypool
#nordiccycle
#wildspa

i thought charlie was a man

💙

May is a lovely time to visit. sea will probably be low/mid teens. Hard to say if you'd need a wetsuit, that's down to you, just enjoy it however you want too. It's beautiful.

glorious weather for a dip in the Bude Sea Pool.

got a cold brewing but had a little swim anyway. It was a beautiful day in Bude
#budeseapool

some of our party too. The downside of a festival at this time of year

the last two bands were my favs

@rockawaybeach.bsky.social
on reflection, my top 5 for 2025 were:
1. Sprints
2. Ride
3. Hamish Hawk
4. Bodega
5. Meryl Streek

looking forward to 2026

Day 3

Bloodworm
The Jonny Halifax Invocation
The Dirt
The Itch
Katy J Pearson
Sprints
Ride

Sprints win the day and festival but special mention to Ride who came second today.

me too

a seaside town they forgot to close down

Rockaway Beach Festival day 2.
#thepill
#cltdrp
#merylstreek
#arxx
#leftfield
#bodega
photos of other things

we've booked

Blue skies but baltic

heading to new venue Studio 36

the 2p slots keeping us entertained

nice to have a cosy apartment this year

a great first day at Rockaway Beach Festival, Butlins.
Freezing temperatures but #manwomanchainsaw, #hamishhawk, #spiritualised and #arabstrap to keep us warm.
photos of other stuff

yes a great atmosphere and loads of lifeguards keeping us safe

and to you x

The perfect start to my Christmas Day
#budechristmasswim
#bude
#coldwaterswimming

A quick dip with The Launceston and Bude Bluetits and Daymer Bay Bluetits at Boscastle Harbour.
Love this time of year.
ho ho ho

there's plenty of time

November ✅ December ✅
of this Winter's Extreme Penguin Challenge
It's about to get more difficult.
#coldwaterswimming

so true. Feel great after days dip

First swim of the month and it was a good one.
The sea was still over 12c.
#budeseapool
#penguinchallenge
#coldwaterswimming

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