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Plymouth swimmers making waves
Close encounters with seals, dolphins and the Royal Navy: Jason Mann shares the story of an adventurous band of Plymouth…
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Simple and life changing
"Without technology I wouldn’t be able to do all the things I do," says adaptive swimmer Sophie Etheridge.
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Neck stretches after a swim
Liz Lowe is your guide to these quick neck stretches – perfect after a chilly swim!
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Support Britain’s lidos
Lidos are vital blue spaces for those who cannot access coastal and often remote inland swimming sites. Peer network Future…
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Don’t underestimate the pace clock
Technology is fun, but sometimes it’s old-fashioned equipment that makes an impact, says marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas
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Finding joy after heartbreak
If we were guaranteed to always be successful, what would be the point in even trying, asks Elaine K Howley
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December in the swim community
NOWCA Wild explores a magical swimming spot on the Isle of Skye, and Mental Health Swims reflects on a challenging…
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How to manage your swim training over Christmas
As December approaches, many swimmers start wondering how to juggle Christmas indulgences with training. Swim Smooth coach Paul Newsome shares…
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Goggles from the future
Rowan Clarke finds out how innovative goggles fit the face of future swimming.
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FORM Smart Swim 2 review
FORM's Smart Swim 2 goggles feature an augmented reality display with real-time metrics, an integrated heart rate monitor, a sleeker…
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Power up: how to embrace technology for your swimming
A strictly analogue swimmer, Rowan Clarke discovers technology’s place in the water.
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Have your say on bathing waters
Respond to DEFRA’s consultation on bathing waters by 23 December
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Meet Lorraine Candy: mum, journalist, editor, author, podcaster and swimmer
In our recorded Virtual Event Q&A, hear how Lorraine learned front crawl at the age of 47, and and how…
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Kendal Mountain Festival, here we come!
Join our Outdoor Swimming Session at Kendal Mountain Festival for an exhilarating journey through rivers, lakes and the sea as…
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A swimming cruise in Poros, Greece
Mariana Santos joined Olympian Ioannis Drymonakos for a week of swimming around beautiful islands and across hidden bays
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Step out of your comfort zone this winter
Environment charity The Rivers Trust reminds us of the empowering nature of outdoor swimming in the colder months, and how…
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Why I swim: Seana Smith
From the thrill of Scottish dips to a deep love of ocean swimming, author Seana Smith shares her connection with…
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The power of hot and cold: from sauna to sea
Finnish author Katja Pantzar shares the benefits of contrast therapy for helping you glow inside and out.
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How to practice your swimming technique in cold water
Open water swimming and triathlon coach Richard Mowat finds cold water ideal for focusing on swimming technique
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November in the swim community
NOWCA's Sub10 Club is back this winter and Mental Health Swims shares one of their inspiring volunteer swim host stories.…
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Improve your swimming technique for next year
Paul Newsome explains why stroke technique matters and how to improve it for next year's open water swimming season.
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Some like it hot
Best known as a noughties BBC1 Radio DJ and cofounder of music festival Bestival, Rob da Bank has recently swapped…
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All you need to know about cold water swimming
Should you wear knickers? What is after-drop? Ice swimmer Jonathan Cowie answers the questions you never knew you needed to…
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Sauna culture in the UK
With a nod to sweat house history, Rowan Clarke discovers how the UK is embracing sauna culture.
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Chilly challenges
Rowan Clarke takes a tour of this year’s winter swimming events, competitions and challenges.
