However, with summer upon us, I am in that bloomin' big old pond every day and I am amazed by what I have learned by swimming in the sea every day.

For many, summer is signified by ice creams on the beach, walks along golden sand and swimming in the sea – even if it makes you shiver. Sizzling in the sun forces many into the ocean to cool off, ...

Workers in Guernsey have entered the sea in office clothing in a bid to raise money for a heart charity. Keen sea swimmer Tristan Boscher, 47, said the 'Port Soiffice' annual charity swim at Port ...

Swimming in the Sea of Galilee is not scandalous or sacrilegious. It's refreshing.

The 48-year-old said: "Sea swimming doesn't mean you have to be out of your depth. You can swim effectively almost in waist-high water and enjoy it.

My fascination with the sea was immediate and has remained consistent - even when swimming out of the harbour in thick fog with the foghorn sounding, which felt like a scene from a Stephen King ...

A couple claim daily winter dips in the sea naked have boosted their body confidence - helping them feel 'liberated' and banish any worries they may have. Daryl Ashley and Susan Roux met while ...

ChronicleLive business reporter Coreena Ford tried sea swimming with her cousin around four years ago and has never looked back ...

Workers in Guernsey have entered the sea in office clothing in a bid to raise money for a heart charity. Keen sea swimmer Tristan Boscher, 47, said the 'Port Soiffice' annual charity swim at Port ...

Six months later I have fully embraced cold water swimming. Some of the Selkies list the health benefits to justify our unconventional hobby, but I say that I swim because it makes me feel so alive.

Back then, sea swimming and competitions were quite common in the Highlands but they started to die out with the introduction of indoor pools.

Since when is swimming in the Sea of Galilee scandalous? By Amy Sullivan August 22, 2012 / 4:27 PM EDT / The New Republic This column originally appeared on The New Republic's website Tuesday.