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Trust in water companies at rock bottom as UK calls for ban on bonuses for profiteering CEOs
As England goes to the polls today, new data from Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) reveals that trust in water companies…
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“The toughest swim of my life”: Oceans Seven challenger Andy Donaldson completes the Molokai Channel
Scotsman Andy Donaldson has passed the halfway mark of his Oceans Seven Challenge, enduring strong winds, currents and severe nausea…
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Swimmers wanted for an English Channel relay with Paralympic champion Alice Tai
Paralympian Alice Tai and Optimum Nutrition seek five swimmers of varying experience for an English Channel swim relay in September.
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Join in the Big Midwife Dip to celebrate International Day of the Midwife on 5 May
A group of maternity staff from East Kent are having a celebratory dip on 5 May, the International Day of…
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A third of Brits have stopped swimming because of the cost of living
A new study has revealed that 37% of the UK have stopped swimming regularly due to the cost of living.…
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Four new bathing sites for outdoor swimmers in England
Four outdoor swimming spots in England will become designated bathing water sites in time for the start of the bathing…
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Outdoor Swimmer wins Best Indie magazine 2023
We're thrilled to announce that your favourite swimming magazine has been awarded Best Indie magazine and Best Cover at the…
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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.
