00:00Listen, water is super healing.
00:02We're 80% water ourselves, right?
00:04So it makes sense to me, but I'm no scientist,
00:07so don't take my word for it.
00:09I'm Emma Breski, and this is Refinery29
00:12and PayPal's go-all-out guide to wild swimming.
00:19Come on in.
00:21So I'm super excited to go on this summer adventure.
00:25I grew up in Thailand, and swimming
00:27was part of my daily routine growing up.
00:29Then moving to a city like London,
00:31life gets in the way of things,
00:34and I forget that actually I have access
00:37to natural spaces around me.
00:40I just have to actually get out.
00:42I'm curious to know actually how easy
00:44or accessible is wild swimming.
00:46Also, it's summer.
00:48This is the best time to go wild swimming.
00:50I guess now I just need to get organized.
00:52Right, LeBron?
00:54So what do I need?
00:56Towel.
00:57Refillable water bottle.
00:58Snacks.
01:00Last but not least, the fit.
01:03Okay, so all I'm missing are some goggles.
01:08This one?
01:11I'm going to get these.
01:13You can buy them in PayPal at checkout.
01:17Right, okay.
01:18I think I'll be good to go once I've got these.
01:21So, yeah.
01:22I'm excited.
01:24How about you?
01:26Yeah, he will be once we get there.
01:30All right, come on, LeBron.
01:38I got these ready to go.
01:42Okay, I'm not an expert on wild swimming.
01:45So I've done some research and you can't just turn up to any body of water.
01:51You have to make sure that you're going to a place that's not, you know, private.
01:56You need to make sure the water's clean.
01:59Even if you're a confident swimmer, it's important to be aware of your surroundings.
02:04You know, the water, tide, the depth, temperature, check if there's any currents.
02:12Also very important, always bring a buddy.
02:15I'm lucky I got LeBron and the film crew, so I won't need a buddy.
02:21Even the best of swimmers can get into some troubles.
02:27Wow, we're not in London anymore, LeBron.
02:30I'm all ready to go.
02:32I'm good in a swimsuit because it's summertime, but if the water's anything below 16 degrees,
02:37I definitely wear a wetsuit.
02:42Well, I think LeBron's found a good spot for us to go in.
02:45Okay.
02:47Yeah.
02:48Okay, it's a bit steep.
02:49So like, okay, there's like a steep little slide thing.
02:53Okay.
02:54See ya.
03:01That is refreshing.
03:10Okay.
03:10I touched the bottom.
03:11It's really gooey.
03:16Oh, hello.
03:17Do you think the birds will attack me?
03:22I think wild swimming makes the perfect summer activity because not only do you get to enjoy
03:29some downtime, you get to enjoy nature, you get to like actually go back to your primal instincts,
03:36where we were meant to be in the water and live off the land.
03:41Anyways.
03:42And also, you just have a fun day out with your friends.
03:45So it's your turn to take a dive.
03:47I'll see you in the water.
03:48I'll see you in the water.
03:48Bye.
03:49Bye.
03:50Bye.
03:51Bye.
03:51Bye.
03:52Bye.
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