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
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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 Advisor Ella Foote explains how to identify a river clean enough for a dip
Five reasons why runners should try outdoor swimming
Not only could outdoor swimming help you become a better runner, it also has a lot of other benefits. Here are a few reasons to give it a go, plus some tips on getting started.
How to plan a wild swim
Want to plan your own swim adventure but don't know where to begin? Dip Advisor Ella Foote explains everything you need know.
What goes through an Olympic swimmer’s mind during the open water marathon?
Watching the men’s marathon swim at the Tokyo Olympics, I wondered what was going through the minds of the swimmers at different stages of the race.
Understanding what makes the wind and how it affects swimming conditions
Author William Thomson talks us through how wind shapes the sea
Recent Blogs
- 1 After-drop is real – and how to deal with it
- 2 How dangerous is lightning to swimmers?
- 3 What is SIPE and what are the risks?
- 4 Swimming in Cold Water - A Guide to Temperature
- 5 6 Tips for Cold Water Swimming
- 6 Even melons get “afterdrop”
- 7 Wild Swimming: How to spot a clean river
- 8 3 reasons why you should keep swimming through winter - and how to do it
- 9 The mental health benefits of cold water swimming
- 10 A brief guide to water temperatures in open water
