英国游泳者在节日游泳时面临冷水风险, 但许多人仍参加传统慈善活动。 UK swimmers face cold water risks during festive swims, but many still participate in traditional events for charity.

由于6°C至10°C的冷水温度可能造成危险的冷水震荡,即使对有经验的游泳者也是如此,因此RNLI警告英国的海上游泳者在圣诞节和新年期间要谨慎行事。 The RNLI warns UK sea swimmers to be cautious during the Christmas and New Year period due to cold water temperatures between 6°C and 10°C, which can cause dangerous cold water shock, even for experienced swimmers. 他们敦促与他人游泳,佩戴能见度助推器和湿衣,逐步适应,必要时寻求医疗咨询。 They urge swimming with others, wearing visibility aids and wetsuits, acclimating gradually, and seeking medical advice if needed. 尽管存在风险,但数百人参加了英国各地的传统节日大规模游泳活动,包括Felixstowe、Penarth、伦敦和Weymouth等地的游泳活动,这些活动往往以服装和慈善形式进行,可追溯到一个多世纪以来。 Despite risks, hundreds participate in traditional festive mass swims across the UK, including in Felixstowe, Penarth, London, and Weymouth, often in costumes and for charity, with events dating back over a century.