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Unsinkable: the story of Alan Corcoran’s swim of the length of Ireland
A new film about Alan Corcoran's 500km swim along the coast of Ireland premiered at the Wander Wild Festival in…
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Andy Donaldson: Flying the flag for mental health
Oceans Seven challenger Andy Donaldson tells us why he's raising money for the Black Dog Institute, a mental health charity…
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The Tenacious Turtles are taking on the English Channel
The Tenacious Turtles, a team of four swimmers based in Dorset, are planning a swim relay across the English Channel…
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Oceans Seven challenger Andy Donaldson set new World Record for Cook Strait swim
Ayrshire swimmer Andy Donaldson has completed the third leg of his Oceans Seven challenge – the Cook Strait in New…
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Swedish adventurer’s second attempt at world’s longest unsupported swim
This summer, Swedish adventurer Jari Cennet Tammi is planning his second attempt at the world's longest unsupported swim – from…
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Wild swimming show ‘SWIM’ is back on tour
Following a sell-out tour in 2022, Liz Richardson's solo show about community, grief and the outdoors returns to UK theatres…
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Healing waters: a new wave of social prescribing
Last summer, a pioneering social prescribing project in South Wales saw a group of young people, diagnosed with a first…
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Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water wants to know where and when you swim
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has launched a new survey to help shape the way they support outdoor swimming in Wales.
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RNLI warns of cold-water swimming risks as sea temperatures drop
Former BBC presenter and outdoor swimmer Louise Minchin has teamed with the RNLI to remind anyone planning a winter plunge…
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Immersive theatre in the River Lark
Take part in an exciting interactive theatrical chase game on the banks of the River Lark – with a chance…
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Bárbara Hernández completes longest ever swim in Antarctic waters
Known as ‘The Ice Mermaid’, Chilean open water swimmer Bárbara Hernández has become the first person to swim 2.5km in…
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Learn how to apply for bathing status for your local river
As part of an exciting campaign, the Rivers Trust and Surfers Against Sewage are hosting a webinar for communities interested…
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RNLI on the lookout for new lifeguards
The RNLI is on the hunt for budding lifeguards to launch their lifesaving careers on the UK’s most popular beaches.
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Highgate Men’s Pond: “A space to open up”
Jack Dunne's photography series Faces and Spaces explores communities and the individuals who are part of them. We spoke to…
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Mamma Swim: “It ignites a sense of bravery”
From its fruition as a group of friends taking it in turns to look after each other's babies while they…
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A 12-hour swimming relay for Ukraine’s children
Three schoolboys from Hastings are taking part in a 12-hour non-stop swimming relay to raise money for children affected by…
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Andy Spencer completes 365 daily swim challenge in memory of his father
Thames ferry captain Andy Spencer has completed his year-long swimming challenge in memory of his father Francis
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Open water swimming taking off in New York City
Add New York City to your swimming bucket list in 2023, including a swim around the Statue of Liberty.
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The Swimmer: “There’s no ego or judgement, just warm company”
The Swimmer is an informal swim-run from north to south London, taking in the capital’s best parks, pools and ponds…
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New Year’s Day Dips 2023
What better way to celebrate the start of 2023 than with a refreshing New Year's Day Dip?
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Black Swimming Association crowned National Lottery UK project of the year
TV sports personality Jason Mohammad presents National Lottery UK Project of the Year award to the Black Swimming Association at…
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A gift subscription to Outdoor Swimmer: what are the perks?
Treat the wild swimmer in your life to a gift subscription to Outdoor Swimmer Magazine.
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A new swim challenge for the new year
Could you swim 100 miles in a year? How about 1,000? Sign up to the Endurance Swim Challenge 2023, which…
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Designate new river bathing sites across England, says environment manifesto
The Conservative Environment Network (CEN) has unveiled a new manifesto outlining six ways the government can tackle river pollution.
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Deposit Return Schemes needed to stop litter on beaches, says Marine Conservation Society
Drinks-related litter was found on 93% of beaches surveyed during the Great British Beach Clean, showing the need for Deposit…
