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Mermaid of the seven seas
Open water swimmers need to be ambassadors for our precious blue spaces, Oceans Seven swimmer Bárbara Hernández tells Abigail Whyte
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Which swimming wetsuit should I go for?
To help you narrow down your choices, the Outdoor Swimmer team headed to Clevedon Marine Lake to put four Orca…
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A green vision for our blue spaces
Abigail Whyte met Green MP and river activist Ellie Chowns for a swim and sauna at a new swimming lake…
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Stellar lineup of WOWSA nominees
Melanie Barratt, Andy Donaldson, Neil Agius and Caitlin O’Reilly among an inspiring array of open water swimmers shortlisted for this…
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A unique vision for a community pool
Health worker Amy Morris wishes to create geothermal swimming pools in the middle of the Cotswolds, allowing swimmers to take…
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Diving into 2025 with a dip a day for the homeless
A group of fundraisers in the north of England are having a dip a day throughout January to help tackle…
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Your icy swims: a wintry weekend across Britain
Anyone else missing the icy temperatures we had last weekend? We loved seeing your photos from across the UK, braving…
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Peace on Earth: meet the artist Andrea Hall
Our Christmas Gift Guide for Outdoor Swimmers features this gorgeous illustration by Yorkshire based artist Andrea Hall. She tells us…
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A momentous day: the March For Clean Water
Digital editor Abi Whyte joined 15,000 other blue-clad protestors for a defiant and uplifting rally in Parliament Square, London
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The Arun: a perfect open water challenge for first timers
In September, digital editor Abi Whyte swam four miles in the River Arun with spinal cord charity Aspire. A newbie…
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Weekend swim retreat: Creeside, Dumfries & Galloway
Abi Whyte heads to an overlooked part of Scotland to explore its rivers, lochs and coast, and for a much…
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Every swimsuit needs a silver lining!
Can digital editor Abi entice her friend into the cold water this winter with Zoggs’ new range of thermal open…
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Treading water pt4: the final countdown to Abi’s Arun swim!
It's just under two weeks until Abi's 4-mile swim in the River Arun. Here's how her beginner swim training has…
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Weekend swim break: Yorkshire Spa Retreat, North Yorkshire
Digital editor Abigail Whyte had a birthday to remember at this natural spa retreat in the North York Moors.
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Beachbuoy: the technicolour dream float
We all love a bright tow float, don't we? But have you ever seen a tow float in all the…
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Kara Hanlon: It all began in a 12.5m pool
British champion swimmer Kara Hanlon shares her inspiring journey to becoming Scotland’s fastest ever female 50m and 100m breaststroker.
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16-year-old Maya Merhige smashes English Channel swim
After her successful crossing of the English Channel on 15 July 2024, Maya Merhige has become one of the youngest…
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Swimming spot: Escape to the Lake, Worcestershire
Digital editor Abi headed into rural Worcestershire to visit a new lake retreat where she experienced a Yoga, Sound Bath…
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Treading water pt3: dealing with injury and over-indulgence
A glute injury may have hampered beginner swimmer Abi's training slightly but with the right stretches and exercises she can…
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A new app for wild swimming
NOWCA has released premium features for NOWCA Wild, a new app for exploring wild swimming locations, tracking your swims and…
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Weekend swim retreat: The Roundhouse, Wye Valley
Hide away in this romantic spa retreat in the Wye Valley, complete with a rooftop swimming pond and waterfall.
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Wandering Ireland’s wild west
Mountain hikes, lake swims and foot-stomping live music around every corner, Killarney’s Wander Wild Festival has something for every kind…
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Into the blue
Glowing blue along the entrance to Brixton Recreation Centre in London is a series of cyanotypes of swimmers by artist…
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Are you ready to take on three European river marathons?
The Marathon River Swim Series has been established by three of the most famous open water marathons in Europe –…
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UK marine life unveiled in stunning Earth Day showcase
To mark Earth Day (22 April), the Marine Conservation Society has unveiled a vibrant display of photographs that graphically highlights…
