The women finding their midlife 'tribe' in the ocean

Is there a beach, river, lake or farm dam that you love taking a dip in — rain, hail or shine? Wild swimming has been growing in popularity since the pandemic, especially amongst older women.UK data shows the number of people open water swimming has doubled since 2016. Women make up three quarters of wild swimmers, and the majority of those are over 40.So, what is it about swimming, surfing and paddling in the great outdoors that is so appealing, particularly for women in midlife and beyond?