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Swimmers voice concerns over proposals to introduce ‘applied charging’ at Hampstead Heath Ponds
The City of London Corporation is consulting with swimmers on plans to introduce “applied charging” at Hampstead Heath’s three Bathing…
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Outdoor Swimmer launches new swimrun magazine section, Swimrunner
In recognition of the growing popularity of swimrun and the interest in the sport from outdoor swimmers, the team behind…
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Getting to know Decathlon and their swim brand, Nabaiji
We recently caught up with Kornel Pintara, a keen swimmer and Commercial Leader for water sports at Decathlon, to find…
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Life in lockdown: exercises to keep your body fit for swimming
With the UK being told to stay at home, we share some exercises to keep your body strong for when…
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Merry Dip-mas!
Fancy dress, cold water and an adrenaline-fueled dash into the sea with hundreds of people. Find a winter dip near…
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Steph Horner wins double at 2019 Barbados Open Water Festival
Pan Am Medallist and three-time Olympian, Stephanie Horner, battled through a thunderstorm to claim victory in the 1.5k and 10k…
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Kendal Mountain Festival Outdoor Swimming Session 2019 – Highlights and pictures
Last weekend, Outdoor Swimmer’s Jonathan Cowie and Ella Foote had the privilege of hosting the 2019 Kendal Mountain Festival Dryrobe…
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International athletes head to UK for Commonwealth Festival of Lifesaving 2019
Today, more than 160 international athletes from 14 countries will be competing in the 2019 Commonwealth Festival of Lifesaving at…
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New Zealand adds 14th event to Global Swim Series
New Zealand has added a 14th Global Swim Series event - the Red Beach Swim - to its open water…
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Olympians urge people to swim for loved ones at Swimathon 2020
Team GB swimming stars Mark Foster and Duncan Goodhew have urged people to sign up to Swimathon 2020 and swim…
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New generation of hydroelectric dams to place ‘tremendous pressure’ on Europe’s river ecosystems
Plans to introduce a new generation of hydroelectric dams across Europe would put ‘tremendous pressure’ on river ecosystems and should…
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FINA CNSG Marathon Swim World Series – Seychelles Race Report
Arianna Bridi crowned the ‘Queen of Seychelles’ as she makes it two years in a row & Marc-Antoine Olivier leads…
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Key events hotly contested at Ice Swimming Championships
The IISA GB Championships 2019 were held on the 5 and 6 January at Hatfield Outdoor Activity Centre, Yorkshire, in…
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Happy World Poetry Day! ‘And Again’ by Naive Gascon
It’s World Poetry Day and to celebrate we are sharing the poem ‘And Again’, by Naive Gascon. A beautiful poem…
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Aspire recruiting 8,000 swimmers to join their annual swim challenge – will you be one of them?
Aspire, the charity who help give back independence to over 40,000 people paralysed through a spinal cord injury in the…
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Outdoor Swimmer launches Spring Clean
Tired of litter ruining our favourite swimming spots we're inviting readers to join us in a big clean-up – and…
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IMSHOF discusses controversial wetsuit ruling
Should the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame (IMSHoF) recognise wetsuit swims?
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When did you have your first swoosh?
Although I have previously taken a dip in the estuary by the iconic pink boat house in Bantham, technically I…
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Sea Hawks Set New Record For Longest Relay Swim
The Sea Hawks have completed a 1000km relay swim from the Gateway of India in Mumbai to Mangalore, dedicated to…
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24 miles in 24 hours: the open water version
On mid-summer’s eve, six solo swimmers, nine pairs and five teams will set off on a 24 hour, one mile…
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Diary of a wandering swimmer – a clear sweetie
I can see my feet so clearly it almost looks like they aren’t even in water at all.
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5 wild foods to forage after your spring swim
Wild garlic Rock samphire Seaweed – gutweed Wild flowers (gorse, primrose, magnolia) Infuse in tea,
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Diary of a Wandering Swimmer – An Unusual Tide
Kate Gillwood was born in Galashiels, Scotland, raised from three years old in Yorkshire, found herself in London for 30…
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Wild Swimming: How to spot a clean river
The state of UK rivers is a hot topic in the media, but are they safe to swim in? Dip…
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The lido initiatives helping to improve accessibility for swimmers
Emma Pusill reports on the positive changes happening at lidos despite the practical difficulties of increasing accessibility
