August 2023
August 2023 – Play
Best beach bags for swimmers
Roomy enough for a changing robe, easy to rummage around in and waterproof to boot: we choose six of the…
Wild swimming spots in North East England
Sarah Banks, author of Wild Guide North East England, chooses 10 of her favourite places to swim in the North…
Immersive journalism
Two reporters steeped themselves in marathon swimming to deliver the tales of this waterlogged sport. By Elaine K Howley.
Sarah Thomas: Marathon Swimmer
Marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas recounts childhood memories of playing in the water near her grandparents’ small cabin on a large…
Peterborough Lido and the legacy of Walter Cornelius
Outdoor swimming under the gaze of a legendary Latvian lifeguard. Jack Bright uncovers the fascinating stories behind Peterborough Lido.
What’s the cause of my hip pain while swimming?
Swimming coach Cassie Patten troubleshoots a reader's hip pain, and shares some tips for preventing further discomfort.
How to use a pull buoy
Pull buoys can help with coordination and arms-only training, and can also make for a very relaxing, even meditative swim.…
Move of the month: dumbbell overhead press
This exercise increases the strength of our shoulder by working the deltoids.
Swim techniques of the past
Jonathan Cowie looks back on how swim technique has changed over years, and why it doesn't pay to be nostalgic
A year without social media
Jonathan Cowie reflects on his year of giving up social media, and how it has simplified yet enriched his life.
How to keep your shoulders healthy
Swimming specialist physiotherapist Alex Ewart looks at what works and what doesn’t for preventing shoulder injury.
The Goddess of the Wye
Awe, reverence and joy – this is what puppeteer and activist Kim Kaos has brought to the Save the Wye…
Son of the Sea
Maisie Bartlett talks to children’s fiction author Richard Pickard about ocean adventures, representation and identity – and being born with…
Restore playfulness to your outdoor swimming
Swimming has the capacity to bring out our playful side, say Simon Griffiths.
A Life Aquatic
Hannah May shares her memories of swimming as a family and discusses the merits and methods of introducing young children to…
Sea pool sanctuaries
Architect, urban swimming expert and now author, Chris Romer Lee has made waves in outdoor swimming for a decade and…
Let’s play
Outdoor swimming is inherently spirited, joyful and fun, helping us connect with our childhood selves, with nature and with our…
