8 shots of the icy Edinburgh plunge for International Women’s Day
More than 60 women gathered at Wardie Bay this morning for an invigorating sunrise swim in sub-zero temperatures.
They wore wetsuits, swimsuits, gloves and other swimming gear to celebrate their bodies and those of women around the world for International Women’s Day 2019. The event was organised by activist Danni Gordon of the Chachi Power Project and photographer Anna Deacon of the Wild Swimming Photography Project. Among those taking a dip were some of the UK’s most intrepid and high-profile swimmers including ‘Thames mermaid’ Lindsey Cole. She said: “For me jumping in wild water is like injecting unicorn blood into my veins. It makes me feel wonderful and it’s incredibly addictive.”
