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Ryan Stamrood completes 100th Robben Island crossing

23 May 2019

How a public flow of data can make the Thames fit to swim

17 May 2019 • Theo Thomas

Campaign to reinstate swimming in Wimbledon Park Lake

08 May 2019 • Simon Griffiths

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FINA CNSG Marathon Swim World Series – Seychelles Race Report

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Diary of a wandering swimmer - in the wake of an orca
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New festival of open water swimming films and talks

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Issue 27 June 2019

  • How to swim in a straight line - very useful!
  • Swimming with a Bronze Age boat
  • How to overcome race day worries
  • Eco Heroes - Two minute beach clean
  • Love your local lido!
  • Comprehensive UK and international swim listings
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