June 2023
June 2023 - The Sea
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Open water swimsuits for all bodies
Whether you're looking for spaghetti strap training suits or more modest coverage, body positive styles or longer body lengths, bonded…
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Kernow calling: A swimming holiday in Cornwall
Cornwall (Kernow) has the longest coastline in Britain and is famed for warmer, sunnier weather than the rest of the…
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Swimming spot: Livermead Head and the Hindu Temples, Torbay, Devon
Devon authors Matt Newbury and Sophie Pierce have published a new guidebook to magical swims in Torbay. Here they share…
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Swimming spot: Oddicombe and the Juliet Cave, Torbay, Devon
Devon authors Matt Newbury and Sophie Pierce have published a new guidebook to magical swims in Torbay. Here they share…
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Swimming spot: Anstey’s Cove to Redgate Beach and the hidden pool, Torbay, Devon
Devon authors Matt Newbury and Sophie Pierce have published a new guidebook to magical swims in Torbay. Here they share…
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Best plus-size swimsuits
Editor Ella Foote reviews the latest swimsuits for plus-size swimmers.
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How do I avoid back pain in breaststroke?
Swimming coach Cassie Patten answers a reader question about how to improve their breaststroke so it relieves pressure on their…
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Move of the month: Bent-over row
This move helps strengthen and stabilise the shoulders, and protect from repetitive overhead movements in front crawl.
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How to train for bodysurfing
This pool training session will put you in good stead for catching a wave in the sea.
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How to swim in the sea
Jonathan's guide to how to adapt your stroke for swimming in waves and chop in the sea.
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Beaches need to be more accessible
Adaptive swimmer Sophie Etheridge explains why everyone needs a dose of Vitamin Sea, but this isn't always easy for wheelchair…
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Changing perceptions of plus-sized swimmers
Rowan Clarke meets the photographer whose images of fat swimmers are changing perceptions
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Sarah Thomas on her love of ocean swimming
Marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas shares how her Catalina Channel swim in 2010 sparked a passion for the sea, and swimming…
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The Great Sportsman: William Henry Grenfell
The 1st Baron Desborough, William Henry Grenfell left a lasting legacy in open water and Olympic circles. Elaine K Howley…
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Sea hiking: A step towards sea swimming
Sea hiking could be a stepping stone into sea swimming for those who are not yet confident. Both energetic and…
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Testing the limits with novelist J.H. Mann
Writer J.H. Mann on the epic ocean challenge that inspired his new thriller.
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Beachcombing: Tales from the shoreline
Rowan Clarke meets the beachcombers finding tiny objects that tell extraordinary stories.
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The Tidal Year
A new book, The Tidal Year, follows swimmer Freya Bromley attempting to swim in every tidal pool in mainland Britain.…
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Lido Guide: Jesus Green
Jesus Green, the 100 yard pool in Cambridge, turns 100 years old this summer. Author of The Lido Guide, Emma…
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Swimming in Lake Malawi National Park
Lake Malawi – the world’s ninth largest lake covering an area larger than Wales – is where Dennis Lupenga learnt to…
