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5,000 ocean activists took a Dip A Day this October
Surfers Against Sewage’s first mass participation event proved to be a roaring success, with 5,000 people immersing themselves in cold…
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Water companies permitting illegal ‘dry spills’ reports Surfers Against Sewage
New report shows evidence of illegal ‘dry spills’ into UK rivers and seas by water companies, as outdoor swimmers continue…
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Only official swimming spot on the Thames fails bacteria safety tests
Wolvercote Mill Stream in Oxford – the only officially designated swimming spot on the Thames – has failed bacteria safety…
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Watch the Kendal Mountain Festival online
Join the adventure from home with the Kendal Mountain Festival Online Pass. Plus more details on the much-anticipated Outdoor Swimming…
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Amber Fillary sets 104.8m underwater swim record
South Africa’s underwater ice swimming record holder, Amber Fillary, has completed a record breaking 104.8m underwater swim with just one…
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Listen to endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh on a new podcast
Endurance swimmer and UN Patron of the Oceans, Lewis Pugh talks about his role as an advocate for the ocean,…
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A smart swimsuit: is that even a thing?
WHOOP announces the launch of “the world’s first truly smart swimsuit”
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Get 50% off entry to the Henley Swim Festival 2023
Set a reminder! The Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival 2023 opens for registrations at 8am on Monday 7 November, with…
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Tales from the WaterAid Swim Marathon
As the WaterAid Swim Marathon wraps up for another year, we talk to two swimmers about the experience and consider…
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The Swimmers: official trailer is out now!
Watch the official trailer for Netflix film, The Swimmers. Then read more about the remarkable real journey behind the film,…
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Henley Mermaids set to complete 100+ mile River Thames swim
On 5 November, the Henley Mermaids will swim under Henley’s iconic bridge as they complete their 100+ mile swim along…
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Dryrobe pledges to donate £100,000 each year to the RNLI
The original changing robe manufacturer, dryrobe®, has announced a partnership with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), making a pledge…
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Beyond Swim launches new Cold Water Swimming Guidance
With the cold water season approaching, Beyond Swim have launched their Cold Water Swimming Guidance so that their accredited venues…
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Jersey to France relay swim
In July, Audrey Burkley joined Sally Minty-Gravett and novice swimmers and breast cancer survivors Anne King and Angela Harvey-Jones on…
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Bristol swimmers campaign for River Avon bathing rights
Protestors take to College Green in Bristol to campaign for River Avon bathing rights.
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Jasmine Harrison completes full length of Britain solo swim
Enduring jellyfish stings, a shark encounter and a live military exercise, 23-year-old teacher Jasmine Harrison lands another world record as…
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Swimming from Korakas to Skala Sikamineas
On 1 October 2022, Jim McAuliffe swam from the lighthouse at Korakas to the fishing village of Skala Sikamineas on…
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Winter swimming Q&A with cold water expert Dr Mark Harper
In the second in our new series of Outdoor Swimmer patron events, Dr Mark Harper tells us how his work…
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Active Thames funds Bluetits Chill Swimmers
Active Thames has funded The Blue Tits Chill Swimmers, a Kent-based community of open water swimmers that unites people of…
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Record numbers take part in Peru’s Mancora to Vichayito Crossing
Over 200 swimmers took part in this year's Mancora to Vichayito Crossing in the North Sea of Peru.
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New female record set for Loch Awe swim
On Monday 19 September, Alice Goodridge successfully completed her solo swim of the length of Loch Awe, Scotland’s longest freshwater…
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Phil Warren first to cross the Bristol Channel swimming breaststroke
Earlier this year, Phil Warren set himself the challenge of swimming all four crossings of the Bristol Channel in one…
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Cleveland Pools welcomes swimmers for the first time in 40 years
After a 17-year campaign, Britain’s oldest lido The Cleveland Pools has welcomed swimmers following a £9.3m renovation.
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Macmillan Cancer Support becomes the title charity partner of Henley Swim
The Henley Swim Series, four award-winning swim events in the glorious riverside location renowned for the Henley Royal Regatta, has…
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Seasons of change: from sea swims to cold water dips
Nora Clarke heralds the start of the ‘dipping season’ in Norway with this moving tribute to cold water swimming, and…
