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Pirita Open Winter Swimming Festival: literally Baltic
A weekend in Tallinn is the perfect trip for cold-water thrill seekers “I’m sorry madam, we have no more Prosecco…
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Handicap racing has kept open water swimmers interested for 150 years
Contrary to some people’s belief, open water swimming is not a recent spin-off from triathlon. It was the Victorians who…
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Seeking out the more challenging open water swims
I have been around swimming for a long time but sadly did not compete as a young lad. I have…
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Festive and New Year Dips
December25 Peter Pan Cup (100yd), Hyde Park, serpentineswimmingclub.com25 Christmas Day Dip, Felixstowe,stelizabethhospice.org.uk25 Christmas Day Harbour Swim, Weymouth,weymouthlionsclub.co.uk25 Exmouth Christmas Day…
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Eight Swimrun Races to Enter in 2016
If you like a bit of trail running with your open water swimming, then the adventure sport of swimrun could…
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Winter venue directory
Activities Away Thorpe Lane, Lincoln LN6 9NWOrganised session: SwimYourSwimSunday 9.30amswimyourswim.com/coaching/winter-swimming/winter-swim-club Andark LakeOslands Lane, Lower Swanwick, Southampton SO31 7EGThursday 7am-09.30am; Saturday…
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Christmas gift wish list
If you haven’t yet decided what to put on your Christmas list, check out our selection of perfect open water…
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The Ice Queen Cometh
Jackie Cobell is tight lipped about her next challenge. “It is down south,” is all she will say, “and very,…
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Some swimmers wear ties – get over it!
If you follow H2Open Magazine on social media, you may have noticed that last week we overlaid our Facebook, Twitter…
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What clothing do I need for cold water swimming?
What should you wear on your head? Do you need a changing robe? Outdoor Swimmer’s Jonathan Cowie answers some frequently…
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Open water swimmer Ferry Weertman announces his retirement from elite competition
Dutch open water swimmer and Olympic gold medallist Ferry Weertman has announced his retirement from professional swimming. A competitor in…
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Speedo Mick joined by ice swimmers for 15-mile charity walk from Kendal to Carnforth
As you read this Michael Cullen is eight days away from completing his 2500-mile walk around the UK. Dressed only…
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Should swimmers learn to embrace pain?
Jonathan Cowie chats to writer Linda Rodriquez McRobbie about how changing your relationship with pain can open you up to…
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April issue out now
With open water venues and lidos in England reopening and indoor pools following next week, this issue we celebrate our…
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Swimming in the rain: is it safe?
Making the most out of a rainy swim all comes down to the right kit and preparation “Swimming in the rain, just…
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2021 – Adventures Await
Just when you thought things were getting better… Boom. A virulent new strain of coronavirus coupled with Brexit. But we…
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The Best Budget Wetsuits for Open Water Swimming 2021
Our top recommendations for wetsuits under £200 in 2021
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“This is not the time to ‘have a go’ at open water swimming.” The outdoor swimming community responds to the government’s new guidance
Water safety organisations and outdoor swimming community express concern after the Prime Minister announces open water swimming allowed in England…
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Coronavirus: what the government’s new guidance means for outdoor swimmers
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that some sports including swimming in lakes and rivers are now allowed, as…
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May issue out now!
Are you missing the open water? This month we have a bumper interactive digital issue to keep your mind and…
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Inspire the adventure: my life in outdoor books
The story of new nature writing goes hand in hand with the contemporary upsurge in wild swimming. Indeed, my own…
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Red Bull New Year, New Challenge
Want To Tackle The World’s Toughest Uphill Open Water Swim? This January, Red Bull’s New Year, New Challenge is a…
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6 Tips for Cold Water Swimming
Since lockdown restrictions eased, I’ve noticed a new wave of open water swimmers taking to our rivers, seas and lakes.…
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Outdoor swimming pools can reopen this Saturday, indoor pools from 25 July
Oliver Dowden, Secretary of State for the Department of Digital, Culture Media and Sport has announced that outdoor pools in…
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Downstream – episode 1
From the banks of the Thames to a history of women’s swimwear, welcome to an occasional series from Outdoor Swimmer…
