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Event review: Great Fjord Swim
Simon Griffiths took part in the final Gaelforce Events swimming race of the season
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Speedo iQ goggles review: Can smart technology improve your swimming?
Lucy Young tried out Speedo’s new offering in the smart goggles market
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You don’t have to love cold water swimming to be a ‘proper’ outdoor swimmer
A cold water convert, Simon Griffiths (reluctantly) got into winter swimming during the pandemic
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Riding the Tide: Swim London’s Speedy 10K
A strong current turns Swim London’s 10km down the tidal Thames into a surprisingly speedy adventure. Simon Griffiths gave it…
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Swimming the Hellespont: navigating the current from Europe to Asia
Swimming the Hellespont is unlike any other open-water event, with a fast-moving current, tricky navigation and 1,500 swimmers crossing the…
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Beyond The Breakers returns for third year
Outdoor Swimmer contributor Elaine Howley joins the speaker line-up
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You don’t need to travel to find extreme environments, says Simon Griffiths
Winter swimming may feel familiar, accessible and fun, but cold water is an extreme environment wherever you encounter it. Simon…
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Three crossings, one challenge: meet the Viking Triple Crown
Inspired by Viking maritime history, the new challenge brings together the English Channel, SwimÖresund and Beltquerung in one ambitious goal…
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King of the Thames: a classic river swim gets a fresh twist
Simon Griffiths takes to the Thames to experience SwimQuest’s new 3km swim from Hampton Court to Kingston
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What do you think about when swimming?
Swimmer, coach and copywriter Gert Hardeman completed the 6km event at Vidösternsimmet in Sweden. He shares what went through his…
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Learning to love the pool
There are plenty of benefits to pool swimming, but learning to love it can be a challenge, says Simon Griffiths
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Swim London 10km – Trial Swim
Olympic swimmer Toby Robinson is creating an exciting new swimming challenge in London
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Swimming in the Maldives: sharks, manta rays and coral reefs
Sharks, manta rays, warm water and finding Nemos in the Maldives – Simon Griffiths joins SwimQuest for an unforgettable swimming…
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Simon Griffiths: my take on tech
Your relationship with technology, what you use or ignore, will almost certainly be different to mine. And that’s OK, says…
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Channel Chancers ponder Oceans Seven bid
A team from Ireland is considering their next steps in a quest to join a very select group
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Gateway to the Sea
A new event aims to help blind and partially sighted people access open water swimming
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Book Review: Conquering the Straits
Anna-Carin Nordin recounts how she became the first woman to complete the Oceans Seven
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How to plan your own swim adventure
Embrace the adventure inherent in outdoor swimming says Simon Griffiths
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Inside the campaign for Thames bathing water status
How to apply for bathing water status - and why you should
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Help improve the quality of Britain’s waterways
Sign the petition calling to keep Britain's wastewater treatment standards in line with Europe
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The thrill (and fear) of night swimming
Simon Griffiths explores the wonder, thrill and fear of swimming at night – and shares his top tips for doing…
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Best jammers, briefs and shorts for outdoor swimmers
Whether you’re after a flexible fit for training, thermal fabric for core warmth or a lightweight hybrid short for impromptu…
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Claiming access to swimming may be easier in cities
Urban waterways can be places we cherish, celebrate and care for, says Simon Griffiths
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Interview: Mark Turner, co-founder, UltraSwim 33.3
What inspired the UltraSwim 33.3 format, and what keeps Mark up at night? Mark Turner is the co‑founder of UltraSwim…
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Review: the Dryrobe® Nexus
The Nexus retains the familiar silhouette of the original Dryrobe® but introduces a more refined fit, improved zip and 'reach…
