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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…

  • Prints for swimmers

    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…

  • March for Water

    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

  • Arun swimming challenge

    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…

  • Swim retreat Scotland

    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…

  • Zoggs thermal swimwear

    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…

  • Henley Mile

    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…

  • Yorkshire Spa Retreat

    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.

  • Beachbuoy tow float

    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…

  • Kara Hanlon

    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.

  • English Channel swim Maya Merhige

    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…

  • 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…

  • Abi swim training

    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…

  • Nowca wild

    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…

  • Wye Valley swim retreat

    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.

  • 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…

  • Swimmer cyanotypes by Rosalind Hobley

    Into the blue

    Glowing blue along the entrance to Brixton Recreation Centre in London is a series of cyanotypes of swimmers by artist…

  • Marathon River Swim Series

    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 –…

  • Earth Day 2024

    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…

  • Swim teacher Sola

    More swim teachers needed, says Swim England

    Swim England has revealed that an estimated 667,000 children across the UK will miss out on lessons due to an…

  • Zoggs X BCN

    Zoggs joins forces with Breast Cancer Now

    Swimwear brand Zoggs has announced an exciting new partnership with charity Breast Cancer Now, including an epic swim challenge throughout…

  • Louise Minchin Great North Swim

    Louise Minchin to take on Arla Great North Swim this June

    Author and former BBC Breakfast presenter Louise Minchin joins inspiring participants of Arla Great North Swim.

  • Black Swimming Association

    BSA announces expansion to drive inclusion and safety for ethnic minorities in aquatics

    In celebration of its four-year anniversary, the Black Swimming Association has launched a new CIC to help continue its mission…

  • Speedo neoprene

    New wonders in neoprene

    Pops of neon and easy-to-remove gloves and swim socks feature in Speedo’s new range of neoprene swimming kit.

  • Open water wetsuits

    Choosing an open water wetsuit: thermal or non-thermal?

    Digital journalist Abi Whyte explores the differences between thermal and non-thermal wetsuits from Orca, and the benefits they offer open…

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