Frequent Questions

So you've found our "secret" site and wonder if this new trend sport is for you. On this page we try to answer some questions you may have. We've just started this guide as a service for new readers by more experienced readers.

Don't forget to scroll down this page. If you can't find the answer here if you can think of more questions and answers, please email us.

Am I the only one into this?

No, you're not. There are thousands if not millions who enjoy this hobby. This site gets about 70,000-90,000 unique visitors each month. And that's only those who have Internet access and have found this site. There are lots more.

In America this is just becoming a new trend sport. In Europe it's more popular and people are getting organised, book pools, go together on holidays or plan other wet events. In Thailand most people swim fully clothed, mainly out of modesty and also because they don't want to get sunburned.

How do I start?

If you haven't worn any clothes in the water before it might be best if you try it first at home. Go to your bathroom and take a shower or bath in comfortable clothes like you're wearing right now. See how it feels.

Feels good? Alright! Next try it in pools or lakes. Depending on your swimming ability, start with light clothing and carefully enter a pool, or lake, or the sea. Don't go out of your depth. Just lower yourself into the water and enjoy the feeling. As you get more confident, add more clothing and see what happens.

How can I meet others?

• Post a message in our wet forums.
• Attend foam/pool parties.
• Swim in your clothes where people can see you and you can meet other wet friends.
• Engage in sports that get you soaking wet:
  Canoeing, Lifesaving, Sailing, Surfing and Windsurfing, etc.
• Practise for an endurance swim. Lifeguards do this too.
• Join a club where they get wet fully clothed. Check out our Sports section, choose a sport and then find a suitable club near you.
• Join the Scouts. They often get soaking wet, especially the Sea Scouts and Venture Scouts.
• Take advantage of getting caught in the rain, then have a shower.
• Learn how to be 'accident prone' near water. Go ahead, be clumsy. :o)

What shall I wear?

Clothes are meant to keep us warm. So where is the logic in taking them off when you enter a somewhat colder environment, like water? Keep your kit on and enjoy your watersports longer. Use quick drying clothes like sportswear. Anoraks help avoid windchill. Your clothes will dry off in a short while. Stings from beasties in the sea, pneumonia, or skin cancer through sunburn can kill. Visit our Fashion Section for more stylish ideas.

What will people think when they see me in soaking wet clothes?

Not much. Most are too worried what you think about them. It all depends on your attitude. If you walk as confident when wet as you do when dry people will respect you. We've found that people treat you just normal when you act normal.

What shall I say when people ask me why I swim in clothes?

Occasionally you'll get questions, mostly for kids and teens. They are curious because they may want to get wet themselves some day. Just educate them: "It's fun, great exercise, avoids sunburn and keeps me warm." No worries.

• Say you just feel more comfortable in jeans than shorts.

• Say you're afraid to get sunburned, or you have a sensitive skin condition that does not react well to direct sunlight. Your mum is probably concerned about that sort of thing so it gives you a good excuse to swim in clothes.

• Just say you forgot to take your swimsuit.

• Intrepid swimmers and divers don't need any excuses, nor do they offer any explanations.

• Just do it and say: "Oops !"

"Why not? It's fantastic fun and a great training exercise."

"I stay warm and healthy. No sunburn problems."

"Why not you? Jump in and join us !"

Don't worry what people think about you!

They're too busy wondering what you might think about them.

When you start wearing your clothes in the water, others will follow. They want to do what you enjoy, especially when they don't have their swimwear.