Safety
Safety and Responsible Participation
Everyone takes part at their own pace and their own responsibility — and everyone looks out for each other.
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General principles
Know your limits
Take part according to your own health and experience. Stop when something feels wrong.
Never alone
Especially in cold water, always have someone with you who knows what you are doing.
Check conditions
Weather, ice and water conditions change. If in doubt, stay out.
Dress for it
Finnish weather can turn quickly. Layers, warm hats and dry clothes afterwards.
Seek advice
If you have health conditions, ask a medical professional before cold-water swimming.
Emergencies
In an emergency in Finland, call 112.