Salty Swims

13/12/2025

Thought about starting cold water swimming? New Year’s resolution?

Come along to this FREE Introduction to Winter Swimming course. 4 weeks and you’ll learn what you need to know to keep you safe and some techniques for the open water.

Beginning on Sunday 11TH January 2026
9.30am in St Austell
Follow the link to book on

https://saltyswims.com/find-a-session-%26-book/ola/services/introduction-to-winter-swimming-5

LIMITED AVAILABILITY

22/11/2025

Unfortunately rain, wind and waves stops play this morning. That was a fairly rapid overnight change which does go to show how quickly things can turn. See you all next week ❤️🌊🏊🏻🌊❤️

21/11/2025

Great swim today, ‘twas a bit nippy!! 🥶 🧊 but the sun was out and all was well, although Tara’s face doesn’t tell that picture 😂
Safety briefing at start and finish 💪
and can somebody tell me why whenever we talk through a dynamic risk assessment nobody EVER gets the biggest risk is the water?!! 😁😂❤️❤️🌊🏊🏼‍♂️🌊❤️❤️

21/11/2025

What a beautiful sunrise in Penzance this morning ❤️

19/11/2025

If you’re in the St Austell area in the 6th December then pop along to Polkerris Beach’s Santa on the Sand event. In aid of the local scout group ❤️❤️

19/11/2025

❤️International Men’s Day❤️

🌊🏊🏻Today we’re celebrate the men in our community. We celebrate you and the positive contribution and impact you have on our Salty Swims. 🌊🏊🏻🌊

International Men’s Day is all about wellbeing and positive role models, we see that every time you come along to our sessions.

Here’s to our members who show up for themselves and each other ❤️

16/11/2025

More Free stuff from our friend at Creative Threads Cornwall CIC follow the link to book ❤️ 🧶

FREE Beginners Crochet Workshop

Join us for a friendly and relaxed introduction to crochet. In this beginner focused class, you’ll learn all the basics from how to comfortably hold your hook and yarn, to creating foundational stitches such as the single crochet and double crochet. Whether you’ve never picked up a hook before or just need a confidence boost, this workshop will guide you step-by-step and leave you ready to start your own simple projects. This is a FREE workshop all we ask is for you to purchase a tea/coffee cake in the session to support the Community Centre. Please bring a hook and some yarn if you have them, if not they will be provided for use in the class.

Join us for a friendly and relaxed introduction to crochet. In this beginner focused class, you’ll learn all the basics from how to comfortably hold your hook and yarn, to creating foundational stitches such as the single crochet and double crochet. Whether you’ve never picked up a hook before o...

11/11/2025

💃 MOVE TOGETHER – Dance Sessions for Women Affected by Cancer in
ST AUSTELL it’s FREE and started on the 1st October 2025 but you can still join!!

“A sense of joy and freedom that’s exhilarating”
That’s how one participant described MOVE TOGETHER

Join them for creative, nourishing, supportive and SO much fun dance sessions designed especially for women affected by cancer. No experience needed, just a willingness to move, connect, and feel good in your body.

🗓 Wednesdays 10.30–12.30 (excluding school holidays)
📍 Studio 4, Old Vicarage Place, St Austell PL25 5YY
💌 To book or find out more:
📞 07939 167526
📧 info@dancecentred.co.uk
🌐 dancecentred.co.uk

Come as you are. Leave with a lighter heart.

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DanceCentred

04/11/2025

🌊✨ Community, Creativity & Cornwall ✨🌊

At Salty Swims, we create community through the sea, and we’re proud to support another community creating organisation: Creative Threads Cornwall CIC. This new CIC is weaving creativity, wellbeing, and inclusion right here in Cornwall.

🧵 What they do:
Through stitching, making, and shared projects, they bring people together to celebrate Cornwall’s spirit, coastline, and community. It’s about more than fabric, it’s about connection, confidence, and belonging.

✍️ Right now:
They’re applying for funding to deliver free creative workshops across Cornwall, opening doors for people of all ages, especially those who often miss out due to cost or transport barriers. With support, they’ll reach coastal towns, villages, and communities right across the county.

💙 Why we’re backing them:
Creativity heals, just like salt water does. They’re creating safe, welcoming spaces where everyone has a voice. They’re rooted in Cornwall’s culture and community spirit.

💡 How you can help:
Alongside funding bids, Creative Threads Cornwall CIC have set up a donate button and an online shop. Everything in the shop is made with reuse, recycle, and sustainability in mind, so every purchase supports the planet as well as free, inclusive workshops.

🚀 Take Action
Donate by tapping the button in their website. Shop handmade, sustainable pieces that will fuel free workshops. Share their story so more people hear about the creative tide rising in Cornwall.

Together, we can stitch stronger communities and keep creativity free and accessible for everyone. 🌊🧵

Join us to celebrate creativity and community in Cornwall.

02/11/2025

As the water temperature plummets we’re all going to experience Cold Water Shock!

Your Heart’s Racing And It Isn’t Just Excitement 🧊💓

Ever jumped into cold water and felt your heart hammer like it’s trying to escape your chest? That’s not just adrenaline, it’s cold water shock.

When you hit water below 15°C (and let’s face it, that’s most of the year in Cornwall), your body reacts fast:

• 🫁 You gasp involuntarily, not ideal if your head’s underwater.
• 💓 Your heart rate spikes as blood vessels constrict.
• 🧠 You might feel panicked, breathless, or disoriented.

This isn’t weakness. It’s biology.

Cold water shock can increase your heart rate by 50–100% in seconds. For some, that’s exhilarating. For others, especially those with heart conditions, it’s dangerous.

All our coaches are acclimatised winter swimmers. As the heat rate below shows even acclimatised your heart rate will massively increase!

So what helps?

• ✅ Acclimatise gradually, don’t dive in.
• 🧘‍♀️ Control your breathing before and during immersion..
• 🧍‍♀️ Stay upright and calm until your breathing settles.

Swimming in cold water can be life affirming, but only if you respect what your body’s telling you. That racing heart? It’s not just thrill, it’s a survival response.

Let’s keep it safe, inclusive, and empowering, one chilly dip at a time.