Who Are We?
We are a group of Cardiff Students keen on getting out of the urban jungle and exploring the great outdoors – through the medium of Wild Swimming.
This is the first Uni Wild Swimming Society in the country est. 2016!!
Twice a month we’ll travel to a different spot in the quest for the refreshing and/or freezing waters of the UK. This is most commonly on a Sunday, with one dip being public transport accessible, and one by minibuses/car shares.
The Wet Dippers was born out of a love-hate relationship with the River Taff – although a pioneering first site, South Wales has much more to offer in terms of clean water and spectacular views.
What’s in it for you?
Exclusive membership to a legendary society, unique to all others.
You’ll get regular opportunities to travel to beautiful beaches, lakes, waterfalls, and rivers with us – this will often involve a hike out to the swim site – followed by some pub grub and a pint over the tales of the day’s expedition. You’ll gain knowledge of all the great sipping spots in South Wales and beyond while meeting people keen for the wild side of the outdoors.
You get to join the official BEST SOCIETY at Cardiff University!!
#societyoftheyear2025
You’ll get awesome stash – robies, hats, fleeces and more …
Check out our stash here: https://www.cardiffstudents.com/activities/society/wetdippers/dipstash/
At least twice a year we go on a weekend trip.
This normally includes a weekend of dipping in Snowdonia while staying in a self catering house, and a weekend camping in Pembrokeshire (hopefully in the sunshine)
Many fabulous, inclusive, and enjoyable socials including pub crawls, club nights and fun themes! We also do lots of sober socials such as laser tag, aqua parks, trampoline parks and more!
We welcome anybody who is keen to get outdoors! There is no obligation to swim on the expeditions – the Dry Dippers are a plenty and are just as much a part of the society.
Check out our Instagram page to find out more or send one of the committee a message!
Join our whatsapp group to keep up with dip and social plans: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dr1BhIScNzfEx8RRKDHTvq
Membership Requirements:
-- Society membership
-- Signing our Swimming Ability Agreement
Wet Dippers Membership Form
-- Hardy attitude
Membership for 2025/26 will cost £5 for the whole year.
Important tips for cold water swimming (especially in the winter)
Be prepared! Make sure you always bring warm clothes and plenty of layers. Bringing water and food is a good idea too!
Pace yourself! Entering the water slowly is the best and safest way. Focus on your breathing and letting your body adjust. Avoid jumping in unless your body is adjusted to the temperature and the depth has been properly tested.
Do not go by yourself! Even those with experience should always go with others. Once in the water avoid swimming out by yourself. Try to stick with the group, it's safer and more fun!
Listen to your body! When you start to feel cold get out of the water. It's definitely not a competition. And once you are out get into warm clothes ASAP even if you feel fine in the moment! The worst thing to do is to stay in a wet swimming costume.
Do not go out of your depth!
We hope these tips help! But most of all have fun!!! :)
Please make sure to sign our swimming ability agreement!!!
Wet Dippers Membership Form
Dipper Love xoxo
