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Planet Mermaid helps save the Whales and Dolphins!
Planet Mermaid is very proud to have one of its own mermaid team member’s sign up to the “Swim Serpentine” event to raise valuable funds for WDC, Whale and Dolphin Conservation, the leading global charity dedicated to the protection of whales, dolphins and porpoises. The Swim Serpentine event is a one day open water swimming event held on Saturday 18th September at the beautiful Serpentine in Hyde Park, London, home of the Serpentine Swimming Club. Hyde Park swimming is open to everyone at the Serpentine Lido and is an amazing venue to do wild water swimming. Mermaid Ophelie who took no hesitation in signing up comments: “When I was given the opportunity to participate in this event, I said yes straight away without knowing too much about the details. I am always up for doing new and exciting things that challenge me and allow me to work towards a specific goal, all whilst raising money for a great cause. I had recently seen articles about an annual tradition in the Faroe Islands in Denmark where a festival involves the needless killing of hundreds of dolphins and whales, these images have continued to be my inspiration and motivation for doing the swim. Whales, dolphins and all sea creatures are a Mermaid's best friend and they need to be saved, they all deserve a chance to live. When I started training, I was barely able to swim 500m, and this was with lots of breaks! I can now swim 1600m with minimal breaks and longer sets, with each session I try and push myself to swim longer and further. I have loved swimming and being in the water, both in pools and outside in the fresh and most of the time very chilly water. My hair never looks nice, I always seem to have water in my ears and can’t get rid of the smell of chlorine, but it is completely worth it! I'm so excited for the event on the 18th September and can’t wait to swim alongside everyone else participating, I'm sure I won’t be the only mermaid there” Planet Mermaids founder Maggie goes on to say: “We at Planet Mermaid are super proud of Mermaid Ophelie for her endurance, strength and courage to improve her health and stamina whilst doing her part to help save whales, dolphins and porpoises; we are behind her at every stage of this exciting journey” Mermaid Ophelie is openwater swimming in her wetsuit and neoprene swim cap but has said if she raises enough for WDC she may think about using her mermaid tail or even enter other open water swim races in 2021! Mermaid Ophelie has been training extremely hard for this and if all goes well may look to do the North Channel Swim as her next challenge!! Ophelie has already smashed her £300 target which is simply amazing, lets help her get to her ultimate goal of £700, simply click on the link to go straight to her just giving page of you would like to donate to this worthy cause - https://bit.ly/3ySjHyb If Mermaid Ophelie has inspired you to try openwater swimming and you are thinking about where you can find “open water swimming near me” just google and locations will come up near you. Mermaid Ophelie chose to train at Box End, Kempston in Bedfordshire, near Planet Mermaids HQ. Planet Mermaid will be cheering Mermaid Ophelie on during her swim the 18th September so keep an eye on our social media for live updates! Go Mermaid Ophelie you truly are an inspiration and the whales, dolphins and porpoises will be so proud of you!
How to choose a swimsuit for a girl?
When it comes to choosing a swimsuit for a child, there are so many things to consider, especially if you are getting it as a gift. When choosing a swimsuit the key things to take into consideration are: Size and age Shape/type of garment and its comfort Understanding of where it is going to be used Any additional features Design, colours and patterns Size of the girl’s swimsuit Most of the retailers offer size charts, so check them first as each brand would have slightly different measurements. Very often children's clothing comes categorised by age, rather than measurements, so if you are buying a gift ensure to find out the age first, as it may be helpful. Our girls swimsuits offer both – age guidance and exact measurements. If you think that the girl you are buying for is taller or shorter than most kids for her age, exact measurements would help. If you can’t get measurements, reaching out to the merchant and asking them for help with choosing the right size is always an option. Type or shape of the swimsuit Understanding how the swimsuit is likely to be used will help you with your decision. Indoors swimming pool The usual choice for indoor swimming is a one-piece swimming suit, as it stays in place and comfortable to swim in. Darker, professional-looking swimsuits are often preferred for swimming classes, whilst if you are attending a swimming pool for leisure, you can always pick something very colourful. Outdoors swimming Outdoor swimming have different requirements with a few more things to consider – a cute bikini set is often a good choice. They come in all possible colours and patterns and don’t forget that wearing a set of separates makes a trip to the bathroom much easier! Girls’ UV swimsuit Another factor to take into consideration is sun protection. Children skin is sensitive and needs extra protection. Tops with long sleeves or rash guards may become a nice option and if that feels a bit too much, ensure that the swimsuit of your choice provides UV protection Girls swimsuits with skirt If you want to get something super cute, you may consider searching for a swimsuit with a little skirt. Some parents may argue that skirt doesn’t add any functionality and it is just an additional piece of fabric that extends drying time. Some parents just find it pretty. The choice is yours. Girls mermaid swimsuit It would be weird for us to not to mention our colourful mermaid swimsuits. Thanks to the vivid colours they stand out and attract attention. They also have matching mermaid tails that you can swim with, just saying...
The Evolution of the Swimsuit
History behind the Swimsuit Swimsuits were invented right back in the mid 1800’s. In most cultures swimming was either in the nude or the swimmer would merely strip to their underwear. In the Renaissance swimming was strongly discouraged and into the 18th century swimming had to be justified on health grounds as it was regarded as a doubtful morality.The Victorian era style of costume was of outer clothing, not very practical and even dangerous in the water, especially for the ladies who wore dress-style swimwear. It wasn’t until the early 20th Century that swimming became regarded as a legitimate leisure activity and clothing made especially for swimming became available. Since then swimwear has evolved enormously and has seen an average annual growth rate of 4.70% from 11500 million $ in 2014 to 13200 million $ in 2017. It is reported that in the next few years the swimwear market size will be further expanded and it is expected that it will reach 15600 million $ buy 2022. Swimsuits through the years 1870s American bathing suit for women, made of wool and covering arms and legs American bathing suit, 1876-1880 American bathing suit, 1885 American bathing suit, 1890–18951907 1920’s 1930’s 1950’s 1980’s 2000 Present DayPlanet Mermaid has a fantastic range of swimsuits, mermaid tails, mermaid bikinis and matching accessories for those who like to make a splash in and out of the water. The large selection of colours and styles will ensure that your personal tastes are catered for; the main problem will be in the choosing! A selection from the new adult Atlantis range can be found below: Atlantis Range Keep up to date on our latest news and new product releases through our social media platforms @PlanetMermaid #planetmermaid @mermaidplanet #mermaidplanet
