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Synchronised swim for Ukraine
Synchronised swimming is all about unity, and as part of the Penzance Arts Festival 2022, you can be a part…
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Images of wild swimmers win silver at 37th Society Of Photographers’ Awards
Photographer Hannah Maule-ffinch has won a silver award at The Association of Photographers 37th Photography Awards for her photographs of…
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How to pack smarter for your swims
As opposed to the warm comfort of the swimming pool, swimming outdoors, combined with all the (often unpredictable) elements, requires…
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Zoggs swimwear
The new range of swimwear from Zoggs is designed with sustainability in mind – and a particular focus on outdoor…
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Open water essentials from Zone3 | AD
Embrace the escape with open water swimming kit from Zone3
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Vivobarefoot Tempest amphibious trail shoe review
While it took a little while longer than expected to get the Tempest shoes on due to the high ankles,…
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What’s in our kit bag? January 2021
Thermal wetsuits and jammers, watches and changing robes. Here’s our pick of swim kit this month. 1. Alpkit Hurley outdoor swimming…
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Orca open water SW wetsuit
The new Orca SW is packed with features that we haven’t seen in wetsuits before and which are designed to…
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Should outdoor swimmers wear earplugs?
Ear plugs should be in everybody’s kit bag. Becky Horsbrugh explains why One of the most important pieces of swimming…
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WAKEcup zero waste starter kit
Global WAKEcup is a zero-waste reusables brand with a mission to end single use plastic pollution. According to WAKEcup, besides…
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FORM launch ground-breaking real-time workout feature for Smart Swim Goggles
Fitness technology company FORM have announced a ground-breaking ‘Guided Workouts’ feature for their FORM Smart Swim Goggles. The first-of-its-kind technology…
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Zoggs Predator Flex Goggles: Find your perfect fit
We put the Zoggs Predator Flex goggles to the ultimate test: a team of Outdoor Swimmer readers
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Christmas Gift Guide
Treat the outdoor swimmer in your life (or yourself!) to our pick of the best outdoor swimming gifts 1. POOL…
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Kozii mexiko elite bind one-piece
This eye-catching costume from Australian costume manufacturers Kozii is a real head-turner. If you’re looking for holiday swimwear that combines…
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Nonumb
It’s often useful to look at innovation in other sports that could be transferable to open water swimming. Surfers gave…
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GlideSoul Tie-Dye Wetsuit
Taking the attitude that there’s absolutely no reason that all wetsuits have to be black, GlideSoul have come along and…
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Immersion by Karen Throsby
A few years ago, a friend of mine returned from a successful swim across the English Channel bearing gifts –…
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Arena R-Evo+ vs Finis Vapor
I’ve been a competitive masters swimmer (on and off) for the past 10 years and got into open water about…
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Funkita Mosaic Magic two-piece
Funkita and Funky Trunks swimming costumes are popular with outdoor swimmers and a common sight at open water races and…
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Liquid Fire Pro Knee Suit (open back) – women’s racing costume
I’ve been encouraged by my team mates for some time to embrace a racing suit (everyone seems to have one…
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Arbonne Phytosport
When it comes to assessing new products certain checks quickly help us to determine if a brand or range has…
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World’s largest gathering of mermaids
Fancy playing a part in a mermazing world record? The Mermaid Challenge will take place at Tinside Lido in Plymouth,…
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WaterBear launches documentary about perinatal depression and the positive impact of cold water swimming
Exploring the positive impact cold water swimming can have combatting prenatal depression, the documentary seeks to bring awareness to the…
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Hampshire swimmers take action on local environmental issue
A group of outdoor swimmers in Hampshire have fundraised to repair river bank erosion in their loved local spot on…
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Birmingham community pool brings the outdoors in with cold water sessions
Staff at Mosely Road Baths in Birmingham have turned a problem into an opportunity by opening their doors to cold…
