We have a problem with it on summer bank-holiday weekends occasionally with some of the younger immigrants also. Let the homemade ice pack set in the freezer for at least one hour. But swimming in skin in cold water with nothing more than a pair of budgy smugglers at best is already one heavily loaded system and extremely sensitive compared with surfing or driving your car. But the balmy glow and red cheeks that come with a drink are deceptive. I didn’t write about not swimming after alcohol to fill space. The general rule is – more alcohol = slushier ice pack. Before the swim I had told my swim buddy to just take it easy stay close to the exit point because of the few drinks the night before. 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Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Cold water swimming and alcohol don’t mix, advice for a Christmas and New Year’s swim. How to Keep Ice Cubes From Sticking. How to Get Rid of Black & Blue Marks. ( Log Out /  But according to microbiology, 70 percent alcohol is probably more effective than 91 percent for disinfecting—depending on what kind of germs you’re trying to kill. I linked to spread the very good sense in what you had to say about cold water swimming. Spray the solution onto your windshield, and voila! I think though we can say there’s a huge difference,a s you note, between experienced cold water swimmers like us doing, and someone with no idea doing it. Since ethanol boils at a lower temperature (78.5 degrees Celsius, or 173.3 degrees Fahrenheit) than water, the alcohol vaporizes while most of the water remains a liquid. ( Log Out /  All though it’s the same medium you cannot transfer the surf session hangover cure to the realm of TheLoneSwimmer. Aware that I wouldn’t be doing a big swim just a short swim and I had cured a hangover before this way excpet I hadn’t really (association trap). Given that males aged between 25 and 34 are the most likely to be involved in drowning then its probably safe to assume that the few cases involving alcohol will also be within this age group. I have never, EVER swum after taking alcohol, not even once, nor has any other Channel swimmer that I know done so, (& I know a lot), and to do so is stupidity, not courage, and usually leads to someone more experienced taking responsibility for the person that does it. I have repeatedly explained the physiology of cold water swimming. Devotees of Scotch and water should be advised they may never attain the perfect blend. This portion is more compatible with nonpolar molecules such as the marker ink. The last thing that kind of system needs is something to overload it such as alcohol. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Evaporating water from the ear. When you mix the rubbing alcohol with water, the latter’s molecules make … I’ve gone to a fair bit of effort to make sure everyone gets up there safely, swims safely, and gets back safely. You’ll need 1 ounce of whiskey, 8 ounces of boiling water, the juice from 3 lemon wedges, and 2 tablespoons of honey to make one. However, if your destination is the pub or a club and you choose to drink alcohol, it’s important that you take extra care in the cold. Old Irish Cure. Knowing how you’re getting home, sticking with friends and wearing warm clothes will also help to ensure you have a safe night out. Step 1: Take distilled water in a jug. Cmc is soluble in cold and hot water and it is insoluble in organic and nonpolar solvents. I didn’t write about not swimming after alcohol to fill space. I’d have been much better off doing everything the same and limitng my watertime to a quick immersion in and out in under 5 mins within reach of the exit point essentially not swimming. Most smart people would never do it. I doubt that the bravodo macho types would be even reading a blog like this by their very nature. Surfing with a warm buoyant wetsuit and a surf board slipping through the waves with little effort and a fair bit of the work taken out of it is one thing. A couple of days ago I noticed some incoming traffic from a discussion thread on boards.ie.