Come sea dipping with us!
This gentle, inclusive sea dip is a chance to connect, co-regulate, and share space with other trans, non-binary and intersex (TNBI) people in a way that feels grounding, affirming, and safe. Whether you're a seasoned sea swimmer or this is your first time, everyone is welcome.
Brinny (they/them) is a proud trans, non-binary, queer and neurodivergent, facilitator with a warm and caring approach. They regularly get in the sea for their own emotional regulation and mental health. So we wanted to create a time and space for TNBI to give it a try or feel safe dipping or swimming while with their community.
You can read more about them at https://www.brinnydoes.com/about.
Facilitator August from The Clare Project will also be present throughout.
🌊 Please note: Brinny is not a trained lifeguard or medical professional. Everyone is responsible for their own safety in the water.
There will be an optional guided mindfulness meditation before any sea dipping or swimming takes place.
What to bring:
- A towel
- Warm layers to change into
- Swimwear or whatever you feel comfortable swimming in
- Water bottle
- A snack and hot drink, if you'd like
🕘 Timing and Meeting Point
We’ll meet at on the beach below Lex's Cafe in Hove at 8am. You can view a map at https://w3w.co/space.mirror.ranks . Expect to finish around 8:45am.
🌦 Weather & Sea Conditions
A member of The Clare Project staff team will confirm by 7:00am on the day via email whether the weather and sea conditions are safe for the event to go ahead.
🧡 Who is this for?
This event is for trans, non-binary and intersex adults of all ages and experiences. It’s especially welcoming to those who face barriers to exercise and group activities — including disabled people, neurodivergent people, and older adults.
🚲 Transport & Access Info
The nearest bus stops are Hove Street South (number 700 stops here) which less than a minute's walk away. Car parking, including free blue badge parking, is available at King Alfred (one minute away). Bike racks and a Beryl bike docking station are also available here. Toilets and showers (including all-gender facilities) are available two minutes away in Hove Beach Park.
If travel costs are a barrier, bus tickets can be reimbursed with proof of purchase.
Please be aware the beach has a fairly steep slope and pebbles, which means it is not accessible for wheelchairs.
⚠️ Safety & Responsibility
This is a peer-led dip and Brinny is not a trained lifeguard or medical professional. By joining this event, you take full responsibility for your own safety in and around the water. Please only enter the sea if you feel confident doing so, and stay within your personal limits at all times.
The Clare Project and facilitators cannot accept liability for any injury, loss, or harm that may occur during the event.
If you have any health conditions, access needs, or concerns you'd like to flag ahead of time, please don’t hesitate to get in touch via august.reid@clareproject.org.uk — we’re here to help make this feel as safe and supported as possible.