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Unchartered waters
Why design your own open water swimming adventures? Rowan Clarke finds out
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Why outdoor swimmers need to learn to float
What would you do if you got into difficulty on a swim? We find out why RNLI Float to Live…
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Weekend swim retreat: Combe Head House, Somerset
A homely smallholding with a Victorian swimming pond – we’re in! Rowan Clarkes reports…
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Into the inky depths
Endurance training or sensual submersion, Rowan Clarke explores night swimming
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Swim safer in open water: why hi-vis gear matters
Open water is unpredictable—powerful, changeable and wild. But the freedom of outdoor swimming comes with safety considerations like being seen.
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Party time: Outdoor Swimmer announces first pool party!
We're celebrating our 15th birthday – and we’re bringing the party to Hilsea Lido. Now, you can join us!
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Come and wild swim at Deer Shed festival
Outdoor swimming at a festival is one of the life-affirming ways to spend your weekend. Wild swim at Deer Shed…
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Turquoise dreams: Preparing to swim X-Waters Antalya
The crystal-clear, 20°C Mediterranean waters of Antalya are the stuff of swimming dreams. Read our top swimcation tips ready to…
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Swim away the pain
Can cold water help with chronic pain? Rowan Clarke asks philanthropy writer, author and swimmer, Gillian Best
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Event Review: Winter Swimming World Championships, Oulu, Finland
Ice, sauna and auroras – Rowan Clarke discovers the wonders of racing in the ice in Finland
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Sea of change
Rowan Clarke hears from the city lido connecting young people with the water
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City dippers
Why is city swimming important? Rowan Clarke finds out
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Join Outdoor Swimmer with our NEW membership
We're much more than an independent, expert-led magazine! Find out what benefits you get when you join our inclusive, global…
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Monsters of the deep
Why are we so fascinated by deep sea monsters? Rowan Clarke asks writer and academic Prema Arasu
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Close encounters
When it comes to wildlife encounters, how close is too close? asks Rowan Clarke
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What are the benefits of my Outdoor Swimmer membership?
Whatever kind of swimmer you are, your Outdoor Swimmer membership supports you to take your swimming further. From improving your…
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Heylo: How to join our community
Welcome to the Outdoor Swimmer members-only community. As part of your membership, you get access to our closed community space…
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Watch: Iconic river documentary to be streamed online for 24-hours
The ‘Love Actually’ of river documentaries, Rave On For the Avon, will be available to stream on Feb 19th for…
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How to handle wildlife encounters
Swimming near animals and birds can be magical, exciting or scary. We asked wildlife experts how wild swimmers should handle…
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Special ticket offer for The Caravan Camping & Motorhome Show
Family fun at the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show this half term - with a special ticket offer for our…
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Child’s play
Watch out for the new generation of outdoor swimming stars, says Rowan Clarke
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Our right to swim
What does having a right to swim really mean? Rowan Clarke investigates
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Love in a cold climate
Rowan Clarke finds out how cold water can pour warmth into a marriage – and into our living rooms via…
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Holding water
Rowan Clarke finds out how swim venues have become key to outdoor swimming
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Why gift experiences? Our top 5 gift ideas
Looking for the most thoughtful, meaningful and sustainable gifts this season? We explore why the best presents don't always come…
