• You need to change clothes quickly. Have warm, easy to wear clothes.
• Have a yoga matt to stand on while changing clothes.
• A hat, gloves and a scarf are a must. Wear a hat while dipping. Neoprene socks and gloves may be handy (for later if you love it and stay in the water longer).
• Have a flask with hot water, tea etc. (alcohol-free of course).
• Do not try to be a hero. Stay in the water as short as you feel. Yet my fear of cold water was gone after two dips.
• Do not have a hot bath straight after. Soaking feet in hot water is safe.
• Do not eat sweets after the dip (sugar of any kind). According to dr Ewa Dabrowska, one candy can block our immune system for 30 minutes. Have some vit. C instead 😉
• No one mentioned to me a lip balm and a hand cream and this is something I felt I needed after the dip. Especially if you need to drive to the seaside. If you’re lucky to have it within 5 km…
• Having a warm shower at the evening and using Holos body oil after is the nicest thing in the world 🤗