Today, I finally took the plunge! 🌊 This morning, I checked the weather, wind, currents, and water temperature. Excited and a bit scared, I ventured out with 12°C water and 14 km/h winds. ❄️

My gear consisted of goggles, a swim cap, and beach shorts. It's still too soon for my tow float. 🏊‍♂️

Preparing for my #first open water #swim has been quite an adventure. I've gathered the basics: a cap, goggles, towel, and a tow float (which I might need to replace since it seems too small).

Now, I'm on the #hunt for a wetsuit, gloves, and socks to brave the chilly waters, which range from 8°C to 15°C.

Although I know how to #swim, I've never ventured into open waters before. I'm #scared and uncertain about where to start, especially since I'm in #Dublin, where the water isn't the warmest.

I used to swim at the gym pool for 30 mins ~ 600 mt but that's all, so this is totally different.