The power of seaweed
Nutritious and nourishing, seaweed offers particular benefits to us as swimmers. Jo Tinsley explores the value of seaweed for swimmers’ hair, skin and bodies
Seaweed is a divisive subject amongst sea swimmers; for every friend who loves floating over kelp forests, gazing into multi-coloured rock pools or sitting by the water and watching strands of sea spaghetti swirling in the current, you’ll no doubt know another who balks at the feeling of ‘things that touch’ while wading in for a dip.
Jo Tinsley
Jo is the Gear Editor for Outdoor Swimmer and also writes news and features for the website. A keen open water swimmer and long-distance walker, she loves seeking out lakes and lidos close to her home in the Mendip Hills, Somerset. She is the author of The Slow Traveller, editor and founder of independent magazine, Ernest, and has previously tested outdoor clothing and kit for BBC Countryfile Magazine, BBC Focus and Ernest Journal.
