A new book on the wonders of 'wild' swimming in the South East of England is just out by Natasha Sones and features the Selsey Sea Bathing Society amongst it's write up on Selsey. It's published by Vertebrate Publishing and is available to pre-order now (out 23rd May) if you'd like to get yourself a copy. Here's one link to do that https://www.adventurebooks.com/products/swimming-wild-in-south-east-england?srsltid=AfmBOopy3v7DseeoFk_XR3SRt_ELasni-2gfHjmdqHjqeJ94y2JjGLHZ

We wanted to honour one of our early members, Betty Chatfield, who peacefully passed away in February at her home in Midhurst, West Sussex. Betty, mother of Yvette, pictured here together on our London Lido's day trip, was a truly wonderful, gentle, joyful lady. We learned more about Betty and her life at her funeral, about her love (and expertise) as an avid swimmer, and also walker, as well as being mother to 4 girls. Betty packed a lot into her life and we know, also, how much she enjoyed...

Sea bathing is not a plunge into water. It is a negotiation with tide, salt, wind, and horizon. The ocean takes your breath, rearranges your thoughts, salts your eyelashes, and hands you back brighter than before. Whether you’re inspired by the legacy of Katherine Mansfield, who swam for clarity, or the disciplined devotees of the Wim Hof Method adapting their practice to open water, what happens after you leave the sea is where the ritual truly settles in. Here is how to restore core...