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How to balance your training between open water and the pool
Jason Tait says doing the right mix of pool and open water will help you race faster.
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Status flow
How important is bathing water status in the fight against pollution? Rowan Clarke finds out.
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In safe hands
From NOWCA to the RNLI, Rowan Clarke meets the people who make outdoor swimming happen.
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How I train: Team Mermaids
Open water swimmers Katie Kenny and Manda Read juggle jobs, families and busy lives but still manage to fit in…
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Guardian angel on a SUP
Lucy Young supports her friends’ swimming and gets a core workout from her stand-up paddle board.
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10 reasons why London’s Dock2Dock swim is so iconic
The top ten reasons why you should sign up to the Dock2Dock
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16-year-old Maya Merhige to swim English Channel
American swimmer Maya Merhige hopes to be one of the youngest to complete the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming,…
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Water shoes: what footwear do you need for wild swimming?
Lightweight, insulated or easy to slip on pre- or post-swim – read our guide to water shoes and neoprene socks…
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Embracing Slow Swimming
Writer Georgie Duckworth dips her toe into a swimming event designed for those who like to take it slow
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Ross Edgley: “Pick a swim that excites you”
On 19 June 2024, endurance swimmer Ross Edgley completed a 510km swim in the Yukon River – a feat he…
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A life-affirming and life-changing adventure in Croatia with Ultraswim33.3 #3
Mariana Santos shares her experience of this beautiful but challenging event on the Croatian coast.
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Every Body Outdoors: Experiences for plus-size swimmers
Outdoor community Every Body Outdoors is hosting an exciting series of events for plus-size swimmers in beautiful wild locations, including…
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July in the swim community
NOWCA introduces outdoor swimming to Blenheim Palace, and a Mental Health Swims host shares his inspiring story.
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Your poo is needed! Take part in a river swimming study
A new study is recruiting participants to shed light on how wild swimmers might acquire antibiotic-resistant bacteria, also known as…
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10 SUP and wild swimming adventures in Wales
Lisa Drewe, author of 'Paddle Boarding Wales', chooses her favourite places to SUP in Wales – all great for wild…
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What are swimming drills?
"What are swimming drills? I have heard lots about them and there’s hundreds of YouTube videos about them, but I…
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Getting back on track with swim training
Marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas has advice on getting back on track after an unplanned break from swim training.
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Charity places up for grabs at Swim Serpentine
General entries have sold out for this popular event but don't worry – you can still secure a charity spot…
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The Fell Foodie’s Moules Mariniére recipe
Mussels are the perfect food to enjoy outdoors while overlooking open water. The Fell Foodie Harrison Ward shares his recipe…
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How being a multisport athlete can enliven your swimming
Athlete Jennifer Strong McConachie shares why being a multisport athlete has improved her strength and stamina in the water, and…
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For our towel holders
There’s a beauty in finding alternative ways to enjoy water, says Rowan Clark. Why not show your towel holder some…
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The art and science of tapering
Swim coach Paul Newsome explains the science of tapering – and how to arrive in peak condition for your next swim challenge
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“My first swimming holiday transformed how I swim”
When an injured knee ruled out Alison Radevsky's chances of relying on her usual breaststroke on her swimming holiday in…
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The Big Windermere Survey launches crowdfunder to help continue its water quality research
The Big Windermere Survey has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help continue its vital water quality research on England's largest…
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Swimming the English Channel: how do you tackle the ‘Everest’ of swims
In a few weeks’ time, five relay teams will be setting off in the wee small hours to complete the…