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Skin care for swimmers: what does swimming do to your skin?
What are the effect of chlorine, sun and salt on your skin? And how can you take better care of…
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Open water swimsuits for all bodies
Whether you're looking for spaghetti strap training suits or more modest coverage, body positive styles or longer body lengths, bonded…
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Open water swimming masks reviewed
Panoramic vision, optimum comfort and protection from wildlife and the elements: swimming masks can offer a real benefit to open…
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Period swimwear: does it actually work?
Does period swimwear actually work, and can you trust it? We speak to an expert and put three swimsuits to…
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How to swim a marathon (in 12 weeks): Preparation and motivation
Gear editor Jo Tinsley is taking on the WaterAid Swim Marathon – swimming 26 miles (42.2km) in 12 weeks –…
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How to layer up after a cold swim
With numb fingers, damp skin and scant shelter, it can be hard to get dressed and warm after a cold…
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Safety gear for wild swimming
A waterproof first aid kit, durable safety lights that clip easily to a tow float, marine whistles and a waist…
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How to recycle your swimwear
Sustainable and inclusive swimwear brand Deakin & Blue want your old swimsuits!
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What have you discovered in 2023?
As the year draws to a close, we asked the Outdoor Swimmer team, readers and followers to reflect on what…
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The Festive Dip List 2023
What better way to clear your head after Christmas than to run full pelt into the sea? Plan your swim…
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Announcing The Really Cold Swim Championships
Are you up for some really cold swimming this winter? Check out this new cold water swimming event, a joint…
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dryrobe® launches Adapt – a change robe designed with wheelchair users in mind
Leading outdoor change robe brand dryrobe® launches world’s first adaptive robe at the 2023 ISA World Para Surfing Championships in…
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The best long sleeve swimsuits and tops for outdoor swimmers
Whether for warmth, style or modesty, a long sleeve swimming suit or top can be a versatile addition to your…
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Outdoor Swimmer x Budgy Smuggler
As the sale of our limited edition Outdoor Swimmer x Budgy Smuggler swimsuit and trunks closes at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT, we…
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Does your hair suffer from regular chlorine or salt exposure?
We put TRIHARD’s hair care range to the test to see if it really does eliminate the negative effects of…
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New cold-water swimming retreat in the Lake District
Rothay Manor, a boutique hotel in Ambleside, is launching a new series of cold-water swimming retreats this winter, focusing on…
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Welcome the wild – previewing Speedo’s new Therma Change Robe
In the run up to its Wild Swim range launch in early 2024, Speedo has brought out a functional, stylish…
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Best neoprene accessories for open water swimmers
Swim socks, fleece-lined caps and baselayers: as temperatures drop, we review some of the best neoprene accessories (and natural rubber…
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Albert Avenue Pools, Hull new £10 millon lido, opens with giant hook a duck competition
Albert Avenue Pools and Fitness in Hull has been officially opened by the Lord Mayor, with a giant game of…
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Weaving Webs in Motion
What do you get when you bring together 17 outdoor swimmers, a choreographer who is also a scientist, two professional…
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Best books for wild swimmers 2023
Whether you want to discover new wild swimming locations, pore over nature writing at its most lyrical, lose yourself in…
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UltraSwim33.3 makes a splash in Montenegro
Today marked the first day of UltraSwim33.3, a brand new swimming event that has attracted 120 athletes from 23 countries…
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Warm boots for outdoor swimmers
Insulating, easy to slip on and grippy on muddy riverbanks: keep your feet toasty in our pick of the best…
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Go to gear: outdoor swimming kit we simply couldn’t be without
The Outdoor Swimmer team shares the gear that keeps on giving – their ‘go to’ clothing and accessories that are…
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New season swimwear from Zoggs – made from plastic bottles
Two plastic bottles go into every Zoggs Ecolast™ and Ecolast+™ swimsuit, single-use plastic that would otherwise go into landfill or…
