Swimming in Clothes or Swimming Fully Clothed

There have been ongoing discussions on the net about this difference. This wetsite is about getting wet in clothes, whatever you like. But we feel we should clarify it anyway.

Swimming in clothes could mean any clothes, except regular swimming briefs. The minimum outfit should be just a T-shirt or jeans.

Swimming fully clothed includes socks and shoes, long pants, layers of long sleeve tops or jackets, or whatever else you usually wear. Most people get wet fully clothed by accident, like in rain or when they fall into the water. Others join their friends for spontaneous swims fully clothed when they didn't bring any swimwear.

Anorak

A hooded pullover type garment with a short zip. Most have a front pocket to keep bits in when you go swimming. In Thailand you can get lightweight anoraks that are made of a silky soft fabric which is not waterproof, but dries very quickly. People put them on for sun protection when they go for a swim.

Baptising

1. Getting dunked. This can be exciting fun. Be prepared.

2. Soaking new clothes for the first time, preferably with you in them. Celebrate this beautiful occasion.

Cagoule

A hooded pullover type garment with no zips, because zips can get stuck because of mud or sea salt. Cagoules are therefore well suited for rough or dirty terrain. They don't hold much water. Just rinse and go. Cags can be short or long, down to the knees. Some cags have a velcro fastener in front of the collar, most have a string in the hood. Canoeing cags usually don't have a hood, unless they are for seakayaking or expeditions.

Dihydrogen Monoxide (H₂O)

A colourless and odourless chemical compound, also referred to by some as Dihydrogen Oxide, Hydrogen Hydroxide, Hydronium Hydroxide, or simply Hydric acid. Its basis is the unstable radical Hydroxide, the components of which are found in a number of caustic, explosive and poisonous compounds such as Sulfuric Acid, Nitroglycerine and Ethyl Alcohol. More on www.dhmo.org

Foam Parties and Pool Parties

These are very exciting fun events. You will get soaking wet, but you rarely don't know when and how much. This suspense adds to the excitement.

WAM

Wet And Messy. Wet involves getting soaked in water. Messy involves mud or gunge or food, etc. This can get quite slippery. We're not sure yet where slippery foam and soap fits in. Are foamparties messy or just wet?

Wet

There are various levels of wet:
1. Damp
2. Moist
3. Squidgy
4. Soggy
5. Drenched
6. Soaked
7. Immersed

Any more ideas?