The Arun: a perfect open water challenge for first timers
In September, digital editor Abi Whyte swam four miles in the River Arun with spinal cord charity Aspire. A newbie…
UltraSwim 33.3 #5 Montenegro – Review
German journalist and swimmer Anita Horn took on the epic 4-day 33.3km UltraSwim challenge in difficult conditions and came back…
Minreet Kaur: My first open water mile at Swim Serpentine
Minreet Kaur reports back from her first open water mile at Swim Serpentine – a real milestone that has given…
Swimming with Agatha Christie
Author Matt Newbury tells us about the Agatha Christie Sea Swim – a swim with "an old fashioned vibe" that he…
Lorraine Candy’s Scilly Swim Challenge
'Postcards From Midlife' co-host Lorraine Candy joined her tribe of middle-aged women to take on the epic 15km Scilly Swim…
The Dart 10k – 2024 Review
Under new management with Level Water, the Dart 10k continues to deliver as one of the UK's premier open water…
A swim under the midnight sun
Matt Newbury travelled to Lapland with his husband Aaron and friend Queenie to take part in a truly unique swim…
Plunging with pride
As Pride Swim returns for its second year and expands to multiple venues across the UK, reader Jem Collins heads…
Event review: National Masters Open Water Championships 2024
Simon Griffiths took part in the 3km event at Rother Valley Country Park.
Keswick Mountain Festival: a swimmer’s guide
Jonathan Cowie reports from the adventure sports and music festival in the Lake District.
Event review: Swim the Night
Naomi Constable took part in this all-night lido swimming challenge.
Embracing Slow Swimming
Writer Georgie Duckworth dips her toe into a swimming event designed for those who like to take it slow
A life-affirming and life-changing adventure in Croatia with Ultraswim33.3 #3
Mariana Santos shares her experience of this beautiful but challenging event on the Croatian coast.
Eastern Bay Ice Mile 2024
Simon Griffiths went along to watch (but not participate in) this popular ice mile event in Dublin.
How to complete the Great North Swim and Swimrun
Pick the right distance, plan your nutrition, be confident in your kit and pace yourself. Simon Griffiths shares insight from…
PHiSH tales
PHiSH, the annual, invite-only cold-water swimming event, ended on a high with swimmers wanting more. Ella Foote reports.
GB Ice Swimming Championships 2024: Popular and Successful
Cold water swimming returned to the beautiful and historic Sandford Lido on 6 and 7 January 2024 with the International…
Go Swim Loch Lomond 2023
Simon Griffiths travelled to Scotland for a little dip in a big loch. Here's how he got on at Go…
Ultraswim 33.3 #2 Montenegro 2023
Part race, part holiday, part endurance challenge and one unforgettable adventure. Simon Griffiths reveals what it was like taking part…
UltraSwim33.3 makes a splash in Montenegro
Today marked the first day of UltraSwim33.3, a brand new swimming event that has attracted 120 athletes from 23 countries…
Event Review: Dock2Dock – London Royal Docks
Readers Pim Kalisvaart and Nicky Rough share their experience of swimming Dock2Dock, a London event that offers open water swims…
My Dart 10K swim
Carine Evans shares her experience of taking part in an iconic swimming event, the Dart 10K in beautiful Devon.
Messing about on the river: an event review of the Thames Marathon
Ben Lane reports on his 13km swim in the infamous Thames Marathon, where "a good mindset, a certain level of…
Getting the Henley high
An event for newbies, elite swimmers or the simply curious. Digital Journalist Jo Tinsley reports back on this year’s Outdoor…
Why do an open water event?
Do I have to be a fast swimmer? Do I need to swim front crawl? Will I get pushed under…
