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Ice Mile Extreme
After a three-year delay Becca Harvey conquered an ice mile swim in Loch Insh, Scotland. A film has documented her…
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Should you stay in cold water for one minute per degree of water temperature?
‘One minute per degree’ is a rule often touted among cold-water swimmers, but is it a reliable guideline? Heather Massey…
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Move of the month: Floor Angels
Vivienne Rickman is your guide to a stretch that ease tightness in shoulders after a cold-water swim.
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Swim Travel Guide 2023
Where will your swim adventures take you in 2023? Download our Travel guide for some swimspiration.
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New year, new outdoor swimming kit
Thinking of splashing out on a new piece of outdoor swimming kit for 2023? We have your guide to five…
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Swimming spot: The Punchbowl, Brecon Beacons
Open water swim coach Ray Farr is your guide to one of her favourite swimming spots in the Brecon Beacons
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What did we learn from last year’s survey?
…and why you should complete this year's survey to help shape the future of outdoor swimming – and for a…
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The texture of water: an essay by Anna Koska
Illustrator Anna Koska reflects on how the "cool embrace" of the sea helped her feel cocooned and safe in her…
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Reflections and intentions for 2023
We asked the Outdoor Swimmer team, contributors and our community to share reflections on 2022 and their open water intentions…
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Reflections on 2022: a year of adventures with the Henley Mermaids
Laura Reineke of the Henley Mermaids reflects on an incredible year of swimming adventures, and looks forward to swimming the…
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Take the Outdoor Swimmer Christmas quiz 2022
2022 was a year of great lake swims, a much-anticipated lido opening and more North Channel crossings than you can…
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How to avoid ear infections while swimming
Why the smallest bit of swim kit is the most important for preventing ear infections Swimming costume, goggles, hat, towel……
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Post swim recipe: everyday tomato sauce
A simple and nutritious tomato sauce recipe that comes in handy for a variety of meals.
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How to do butterfly stroke
Ella Foot and Kari Furre are your guides to the butterfly stroke.
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Watch our Q&A with real life witch Dr Rebecca Beattie
In our last Outdoor Swimmer patron event of the year, editor Ella Foote speaks to Dr Rebecca Beattie, a Wiccan…
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Post swim recipe: frangipane mince pies
These decadent mince pies are great to share among friends after a festive dip. Recipe by Anna Southwell of Loves…
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“He asked me to marry him in the pouring rain”
When nurse Amy Bilbrough joined the Sheffield Outdoor Plungers, she didn't expect romance to blossom. She shares her heartwarming story…
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30 gifts for swimmers
Kit bags, kids jelly shoes and cosy core warmers: the Outdoor Swimmer shop has gifts for all types of swimmers…
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Does a warm drink after a cold swim really help?
A warm drink after a winter swim is top of everyone’s recovery list. But how effective is it in rewarming…
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A new lease of life as an open water swimmer
Athlete Glyn Marston looks back on 30 years of charity fundraising in his running shoes and in the open water.
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Attitudes to Outdoor Swimming 2022
Your opinion matters. Complete our survey to help shape the future of outdoor swimming – and for a chance to…
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Fill your stockings! Outdoor Swimmer back issues are now £3.50 each
Looking for a Christmas gift for a wild swimmer? Have a gap to fill in your collection? Back issues of…
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How to keep up your swim training in winter
Now winter is upon us and our open water swimming is limited by the cold, we asked Keri-anne Payne to…
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Review: new Zoggs goggles
Light filtering features, barely there comfort and a borderless field of vision. Omie Dale reviews two new Zoggs goggles that…
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Kendal Mountain Festival: our highlights
Editor Ella Foote looks back on her weekend hosting talks and film sessions at the Kendal Mountain Festival, alongside British…
