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  • Sea swimming novel

    Three Gifts: a contract between two sea swimmers

    Mark Radcliffe's new book Three Gifts tells the story of an unusual contract between two sea swimmers, and explores one…

  • Caution advised for swimmers ahead of Bank Holiday weekend

    The weather may be warming up but people thinking of taking the plunge this weekend are being urged to consider…

  • Surfers Against Sewage

    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…

  • Oceans Seven Molokai Channel

    “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…

  • English Channel relay

    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.

  • Big Midwife Dip

    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…

  • Cost of living

    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.…

  • Bathing sites

    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…

  • 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…

  • Ireland swim

    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…

  • Swimming for mental health

    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…

  • English Channel swim

    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…

  • Andy Donaldson Cook Strait

    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…

  • Jari's longest unsupported swim

    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…

  • Swim show

    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…

  • Social prescribing project

    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…

  • Welsh Water

    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.

  • Louise Minchin winter swimming

    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…

  • River Lark

    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…

  • Bárbara Hernández

    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…

  • River bathing status

    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…

  • RNLI lifeguards

    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.

  • Highgate Men's Pond

    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…

  • Mamma Swim

    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…

  • Boys swimming relay

    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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