https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/open-water-training-and-technique/24642/cold-water-acclimationMy daughter is preparing to attempt the English Channel end of July. Going over there in a bout a week to swim everyday in the cold water. Any suggestions/tips/tricks that you have to offer to help with the cold water would be appreciated.en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/264162?ContentTypeID=1Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:06:08 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:c455f831-6aab-45b4-a765-a8999fac06fbRob CopelandUnless the rules have changed, prior to any official attempt, the swimmer must complete a 6 hour or longer swim in 60 degree (or colder) water. How did your daughter prepare for that swim? Also when in Dover, I suggest a 2-3 hour swim in Dover harbor every day n preparation for the swim.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/264090?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:40:29 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:852c99cd-6ebe-46fe-ba1b-37a8507686b8Former MemberHere are some things I&#39;ve done when getting into sub-60 (F) water: Drink coffee, tea or other hot beverage prior to entry Eat a meal (waffles work well for me) about a half hour prior to entry Take a hot shower prior or get body warmed up by light exercise Once in, move around rapidly without putting your face in immediately Start swimming a little at a time until you are comfortable After a little bit of acclimation, I find that my body starts heating up on its own in anticipation of going into the cold water. Hope this helps a little.<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/264139?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:13:06 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:b57b95bc-6f75-4fdf-b7a3-7f46e61cb9dbFormer Member<a href="http://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S073567570054340X">linkinghub.elsevier.com/.../S073567570054340X</a><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/264111?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:09:16 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:3a9d504d-e542-4c56-a01e-af2c989c4d7dFormer Member<a href="http://www.healthline.com/blogs/exercise_fitness/2007/05/sixteen-miles-of-cold-water.html">www.healthline.com/.../sixteen-miles-of-cold-water.html</a><div style="clear:both;"></div>