swimming alone - /out/

Anonymous07/13/26, 19:16No.2874482Swimming alone

>NEVER SWIM ALONE This advice is commonly parroted as part of water safety training, I myself have repeated it robotically as a lifeguard and aquatics instructor back in the day. But as an adult I routinely open swim alone all year round, sometimes in pretty rough surf. I have a healthy respect for the power of water and the elements and know when to bail. But everyone who hears that I swim solo immediately admonishes me for being reckless and selfish. Is it really that nuts? Do any of you swim alone as well. Cold exposure tolerance, physical fitness and biofeedback are all super important skills to develop for all outdoors related activities and i feel that solo swims in nature put this at the forefront

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Anon07/13/26, 20:38No.2874491

Sounds like a bunch of oversocialized pansies to me. Sure the risk is greater but so what? It's acceptable to you - that's why you do it, no other justification is needed.

Anon07/13/26, 21:22No.2874494

I've never even heard this advice. Everyone swims alone in Aus. You American?

Anon07/14/26, 04:38No.2874513

I cave dive alone.

Anon07/14/26, 07:01No.2874520

That's just to mitigate liability because in America you cannot trust the lowest common denominator to survive on their own and their fat nig family will sue, which will lead to bad optics and critical jewish press. It's also propaganda to instill an idea of reliance on society instead of yourself as an individual. That said it's a good idea to always have someone to help out, especially on journeys or activities which can be dangerous alone. I'm not saying it's not good advice, but it's used for ulterior means which is why you had to peddle it religiously and why normalfag NPCs will judge you for it.

Anon07/14/26, 08:59No.2874524

>Is it really that nuts? You don't have children, so no one would care if you died.

Anon07/14/26, 09:05No.2874527

"I did a thing and nothing bad happened to me" is boomer-tier logic.

Anon07/15/26, 07:34No.2874652

Wear A Life Jacket

Anon07/15/26, 09:58No.2874654

My brothers best friend friend was going for a dip and asked him to come, but he couldn't. He drowned that day.It really is that serious. Dont swim alone for fucks sake.

Anon07/17/26, 05:39No.2874820

Most hazard warnings are intended for the lowest common denominator. If you know what you're doing and both understand and accept the inherent risks it's fine.

Anon07/17/26, 15:22No.2874855

must be some weird regional thing. I never heard anyone say never swim alone

Anon07/19/26, 00:47No.2874989

Wear Your Life Jacket!

Anon07/19/26, 01:04No.2874991

Life jacket! And a wetsuit.

Anon07/19/26, 01:16No.2874993

Yeah it's dangerous if you go into rapid rivers or quarries. If you swim in small lakes or creeks nothing will happen.

Anon07/19/26, 01:21No.2874995

Remember, buckle up and wear it tight.

Anon07/19/26, 03:32No.2875001

https://youtube.com/shorts/p7-K6qBCETo

Anon07/26/26, 03:56No.2875763

the life jacket stays on