Simon Griffiths, founder and publisher

After-drop is real (and how to deal with it)

Simon Griffiths discusses the realities of "after-drop" and how swimmers can manage it.
Cold water swimming: a guide to temperature

Do you like your water 'balmy' and 'alright (once you get used to it)' or 'effing cold'? Read on for…
Marathon Swims – 10km in the pool

A challenging but fun way to swim 10km, with an option to raise funds for good causes. Simon Griffiths talks…
Why winter swimming is not as dangerous as you might think

We are repeatedly told how dangerous it is to swim in cold water but the risks are mostly under our…
Even melons get “after-drop”

Even melons get “after-drop” and this proves that it’s not caused by cold blood returning to your core. When you…
How to prepare for a swim training session

When you prepare for a swim training session, it can make a big difference to how you feel in the…
How do I stop myself swimming too fast?

Part of our “You Asked, We Answered” series You asked One thing I have noticed about my swimming training: I…
How to swim safely with weeds

“You will get dragged down by weeds!” Just one of many anxious thoughts that might go through a swimmer's mind…
Volunteers sought for study on impact of outdoor swimming on mood and mental health

The University of Portsmouth and Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are launching a study to look at the impact of…
Callum Eade becomes the 100th person to cross the North Channel

Callum Eade of New Zealand became the 100th person to cross the North Channel between Ireland and Scotland on 8…
Diary of A Wandering Swimmer – a crawl from a llyn

Kate Gillwood takes part in an event and makes an ungainly exit By Kate Gillwood Kate Gillwood was born in…
Advantages of getting older as a swimmer

While perceived wisdom is doom and gloom for swimmers as we get older, there are some advantages.
Outdoor swimmers, swim smart in the heat

As outdoor swimmers, particularly those of us that live in a northern European country, our biggest concern is often how…
Local community delivers RLSS Water Smart Award

Volunteers teach school children the basics of open water safety
Race review – Brighton Swim Classics July 2022

At the beginning of July, I took part in the Brighton Swim Classics, organised by Brighton Triathlon Club. The event…
Drowning Prevention Week – How You Can Help

Around 400 UK and Irish citizens lose their lives each year through drowning. Many of those deaths are preventable.
Swim training when you can’t access the water

Maintaining swimming fitness when you have limited hours requires creativity and planning but it can be done using a combination…
How to rediscover your swimming flow after a break

If lockdown kept you out of the water for a while, you may have lost your swimming flow. Here's how…
Yonda Ghost II Swimming Wetsuit – Extended Review

Due to space constraints in print, our product reviews are often shorter than some pieces of kit that we test…
Blueye ‘Eel’ and ‘Squid’ Sunglasses

As far as we can remember, this is our first review of sunglasses, possibly for the obvious reason that most…
Swim Secure Wild Swim Bag

We’ve been a fan of tow floats and bags ever since Chillswim introduced them to the UK market a few…
Kozii men’s swimwear

We first came across Kozii at Swim Expo in Manchester and grabbed a few samples to review. In the world…
Vantage Point, by Patricia Filteau

Set in the near future, this is a mystery thriller novel dealing with advanced technology and intellectual property rights, so…
MAD at BEST (or finding out how good your wetsuit really is)

Measuring drag in swimming is, well, a drag. A swimmer’s speed through the water is determined by two things: force…
Max’s Protein Bar

My usual experience with protein products is the taste ranges from chemically enhanced to just about palatable. It was therefore…