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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…
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Review: Don’t Be Prey
A documentary about one man’s quest to rebuild his life through swimming the Oceans Seven
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Dryrobe launches its “next‑generation” changing robe, the Dryrobe® Nexus
Dryrobe, creators of the original waterproof outdoor changing robe, has just unveiled the Dryrobe Nexus. They describe it as: “a…
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Get faster, slowly
How to make progress in swimming through patience and finding joy in the process
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You may have more swim freedom than you think
Despite having a glorious swimming resource on his doorstep, it didn’t occur to Simon to use it
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Outdoor Swimmer Climategames 2025 League – Leaderboard
How you helped plant 930 trees by swimming Each year, we run a swimming training league with Climategames – an…
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Don’t let your swimming goggles go mouldy!
Mould isn’t just unsightly, it might be doing you harm, says Simon Griffiths
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Where does swimming fit in your life?
Simon Griffiths shares some thoughts on swimming, training and life
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What to look for in men’s training swimwear
Streamlining is key to efficient swimming, so it makes sense to wear a costume that supports that – unless you…
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See the film: SAS work with swimmers to deliver a message to parliament
while highlighting what's wrong in the river, did Surfers Against Sewage overlook the beauty of Thames swimming?
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Is it better to swim wild and free or pay to use a venue?
Venues make outdoor swimming more accessible, inclusive and sustainable, says Simon Griffiths
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Why should you swim long distances?
Exploring your motives for swimming longer distances will help you make more of the experience, says Simon Griffiths
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Beyond the Breakers: bringing the Marathon Swimming community together
Outdoor Swimmer speaks with Craig Lewin, marathon swimmer, coach and organiser of the Beyond the Breakers conference
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Fast, exhilarating and a little scary: a winter swoosh
Simon Griffiths explores how winter puts the wild into river swimming
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How to set a world swimming record
In September 2025, George Taplin smashed the record for a wetsuit swim of the length of Windermere. We asked him…
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Brighton Triple Crown: Event Review 2025
Iconic location, great atmosphere and, in 2025, tough conditions Brighton Triple Crown. End of September 2025. A bright but breezy…
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Building skills for long-distance swimming
Simon Griffiths suggests skills to master at each stage of your swimming journey
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London Assembly launches Swimmable Rivers report
On Friday, 19 September, Zack Polanski and other members of the London Assembly Environment Committee gathered by the Thames in…
