We've started this guide as a service for new readers to give you some wet answers for your dripping questions. If you can't find an answer here or if you can think of more questions and answers, please email us. Scroll down this page for more info.

Am I the only one into this?

No, definitely not. Many people enjoy this. Swimming in clothes or getting wet or muddy in clothing is enjoyed by millions people from almost every culture all over the world. Their reasons range from the modest to the sensual, for personal amusement or for the purpose of health and well-being. This site gets over 100,000 unique monthly visitors. That includes only those who have Internet access and have found this site. There are lots more.

In America this is just becoming a new trend sport. In Europe it's more popular and people are getting organised, book pools, go together on holidays or plan other wet events.

In Thailand most people swim fully clothed, mainly out of modesty and also because they don't want to get sun-burned or a dark tan. Many put on extra clothes just for fun.

Why should I swim in clothes?

Clothes are meant to keep us warm. So where is the logic in taking them off when you enter a somewhat colder environment, like water? Keep your kit on and enjoy your water sports longer.

Stings from beasties in the sea, pneumonia, or skin cancer from sunburn can kill or leave permanent damage. Your clothes will dry off in a short while. Give that some thought.

What shall I wear?

Begin with quick drying clothes like sportswear. Unlined tracksuits over T-shirt and shorts are probably best. Anoraks help avoid windchill. Our Swimwear Guide has more stylish ideas.

How do I start?

If you haven't worn any clothes in the water before it might be best if you try it first at home. Go to your bathroom and take a shower or bath in comfortable clothes like you're wearing right now. See how it feels.

Feels good? Alright! Next try it in pools or lakes. Depending on your swimming ability, start with light clothing and carefully enter a pool, or lake, or the sea. Don't go out of your depth. Just lower yourself into the water and enjoy the feeling. When you get more confident, add more clothing and see what happens.

What will people think when they see me in soaking wet clothes?

Not much. Most are too worried what you think about them. It all depends on your attitude. If you walk as confident when wet as you do when dry, then people will respect you. We've found that people treat you just normal when you act normal.

When you start wearing your clothes in the water, others will follow. They want to do what you enjoy, especially when they don't have their swim wear.

What shall I say when people ask me why I swim in clothes?

"It's fun, great exercise, avoids sunburn and keeps me warm."

Occasionally you'll get questions, mostly from kids and teens. They are curious because they may want to get wet themselves some day. No worries. Just educate them:



1. "I stay warm and healthy. No sunburn problems." Say you're afraid to get sun-burned, or you have a sensitive skin condition that does not react well to direct sunlight. Your mum is probably concerned about that sort of thing so it gives you a good excuse to swim in clothes.

2. Say you just feel more comfortable in jeans than shorts, or say you forgot to take your swimsuit. Happen to have a rainsuit handy and swim in that.

3. Just do it and say: "Oops !" Intrepid swimmers and divers don't need any excuses, nor do they offer any explanations.

4. "Why not? It's fantastic fun and a great training exercise."

5. "Why not you? Jump in and join us !"

How can I meet others?

1. Engage in sports that get you soaking wet like canoeing, lifesaving, sailing, surfing, windsurfing, etc.

2. Join a club where they get wet fully clothed. Check out our Sports section, choose a sport and then find a suitable club near you.

3. Join the Scouts. They often get soaking wet, especially the Sea Scouts and Venture Scouts. Their motto: "If you're not wet, you're not having fun."

4. Practise for an endurance swim. Lifeguards do this too.

5. Swim in your clothes where people can see you and you can meet other wet friends.

6. Attend foam parties and pool parties.

7. Take advantage of getting caught in the rain, then have a shower.

8. Learn how to be "accident prone" near water. Go ahead, be clumsy. :o)