A lot of people enjoy ocean swimming in the summer, but not all opt for the plunge during Tassie's chilling winters.

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But youth mentor Casey Musicka does, and during October, she's doing it for younger people in the Break O'Day region.

Casey Musicka after a swim at Taylors Beach in The Gardens on Tasmanias north-east coast. Picture supplied

"Cold-water swimming is something I have done over the last few years on the east coast of Tasmania to really support my own physical and mental health," Ms Musicka said.

"It's such a powerful way to just

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