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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…
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Behind the scenes: How we perfected post-swim layering
What's the ideal clothing for outdoor swimmers post wild swim? Ask our Gear Editor, Jo who designed our new clothing…
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Refuge in the cold
Filmmaker Judy Irving tells Rowan Clarke how cold water provides refuge from life’s biggest challenges
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Beyond the chill
Rowan Clarke takes a deep dive into the little-known facts about wild winter swimming
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Urban crawl: going the distance at Dock2Dock
Rowan Clarke and Ella Foote took to London’s historic docks for an epic swim
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Deep water
Siana Bangura tells Rowan Clarke how she uses water to reflect the complexities of being human
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How to have your best winter swimming season yet
How can you make the most of the winter swimming season? We ask Rebecca Wetten, Head Coach at Catch about…
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Breaking new waters
From first dip to swimming dreams, how do we develop as swimmers? Rowan Clarke finds out.
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The art of endurance
Does swimming imitate art for Katie Pumphrey, or vice versa? Rowan Clarke finds out
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Beyond the horizon
Rowan Clarke meets the modern day adventurers who are conquering the waves.
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Weekend swim retreat: Campwild Campout
Rowan Clarke packed her camping gear for a weekend of wild camping by a lake in the Malvern Hills
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Warning: These goggles will transform your swimming!
How did FORM Smart Swim 2 PRO goggles revolutionise tech-shy swimmer Rowan Clarke's swimming – and her feelings about tech?
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Rivers Trust updates sewage map
Scottish Water data is now available on the Rivers Trust's interactive Sewage Map to help us understand where and when sewage…
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Event swimming: Expectation vs reality
Does your expectation of flailing limbs and being kicked in the face put you off open water swimming events? Naj…
