When your swimwear varies from shorts for men or bikini for women, things can become quite interesting. On this page we like to define and explain some of the common issues about swimming in clothes.

Swimming in Clothes or Swimming Fully Clothed

There have been ongoing discussions on the net about this difference. This wetsite is about getting wet in clothes, whatever you like. But we feel we should clarify it anyway.

Swimming in clothes could mean any clothes, except regular swimming briefs. The minimum outfit should be just a T-shirt or jeans. Most modest swimwear falls into this category. Swimming in clothes is a popular leisure activity in many regions of the world.

Swimming fully clothed includes socks and shoes, long pants, layers of long sleeve tops or jackets, or whatever you normally wear. Most people get wet fully clothed by accident, like in the rain or when they fall into the water. For keen swimmers it is also a powerful fitness training known as resistance swimming to build strength and endurance. Others join their friends for a spontaneous swim fully clothed when they didn't bring any swimwear.

Anorak

A hooded pullover type garment with a short zip. Most have a front pocket to keep bits in when you go swimming. In Thailand you can get lightweight anoraks that are made of a silky soft fabric which is not waterproof, but dries very quickly. People put them on for sun protection when they go for a swim.

Baptising

1. Getting dunked. This can be exciting fun. Be prepared.

2. Soaking new clothes for the first time, preferably with you in them. Celebrate this beautiful occasion.

Cagoule

A hooded pullover type garment with no zips, because zips can get stuck because of mud or sea salt. Cagoules are therefore well suited for rough or dirty terrain. They don't hold much water. Just rinse and go. Cags can be short or long, down to the knees. Some cags have a velcro fastener in front of the collar, most have a string in the hood. Canoeing cags usually don't have a hood, unless they are for seakayaking or expeditions.

Dihydrogen Monoxide (H₂O)

A colourless and odourless chemical compound, also referred to by some as Dihydrogen Oxide, Hydrogen Hydroxide, Hydronium Hydroxide, or simply Hydric acid. Its basis is the unstable radical Hydroxide, the components of which are found in a number of caustic, explosive and poisonous compounds such as Sulfuric Acid, Nitroglycerine and Ethyl Alcohol. More on www.dhmo.org

Friends: A Wet Friend is a Treasure

A friend is someone we turn to
when our spirits need a lift.
A friend is someone we treasure
For our friendship is a gift.

A friend is someone who fills our lives
With beauty, joy, and grace,
And makes the world we live in
A wetter and happier place.

A Wet Friend ...

Accepts you wet as you are
Believes in "you"
Calls you just to say "Hi"
Doesn't give up on you
Envisions the whole of you (even the dry parts)
Forgives mistakes
Gives unconditionally
Helps you get wet
Invites you over for a shower
Jumps in the pool with you fully clothed
Keeps you close at heart
Loves you for who you are
Makes a difference in your life
Never Judges
Offers support
Picks you up
Quiets your fears
Raises your spirits
Swims with you in clothes
Tells you the truth when you need to hear it
Understands you
Values you
Washes your clothes (while you're still in them)
X-plains things you don't understand
Yells when you won't listen and
Zaps you back to reality

Foam Parties and Pool Parties

These are very exciting fun events. You will get soaking wet, but you rarely don't know when and how much. This suspense adds to the excitement.

WAM - Wet And Messy

Wet involves getting soaked in water. Messy involves mud or gunge or food, etc. This can get quite slippery. We're not sure yet where slippery foam and soap fits in. Are foamparties messy or just wet?

Wet

There are various levels of wet:
1. Damp
2. Moist
3. Squidgy
4. Soggy
5. Drenched
6. Soaked
7. Immersed

Any more ideas?