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Welcome to our Newbie Guide

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. Ask us if you can't find the answer here. Don't forget to scroll down the page.

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 60,000-90,000 unique visitors each month. And that's only those who have Internet 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.

Frequent Questions

Am I the only one?

What shall I wear for my first swim?

We've just started this guide as a service for new readers by more experienced readers. If you can think of more questions or answers, please email us.

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.

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 wet?

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 execise, avoids sunburn and keeps me warm." No worries.
  1. Say you just feel more comfortable in jeans than shorts.
  2. 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.
  3. Just say you forgot to take your swimsuit.
  4. Intrepid swimmers and divers don't need any excuses, nor do they offer any explanations.
  5. Just do it and say: 'Oops !'

How can I meet others?

  1. Post a message in our wet forums.
  2. Attend foam/pool parties.
  3. Swim in your clothes where people can see you and you can meet other wet friends.
  4. Engage in sports that get you soaking wet:
    Canoeing, Lifesaving, Sailing, Surfing and Windsurfing, etc.
  5. Practise for an endurance swim. Lifeguards do this too.
  6. 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.
  7. Join the Scouts. They often get soaking wet, especially the Sea Scouts and Venture Scouts.
  8. Take advantage of getting caught in the rain, then have a shower.
  9. Learn how to be 'accident prone' near water. Go ahead, be clumsy. :o)