November 2023
November 2023 - Cold Water
How can I pace myself when swimming long distances?
Giving a talk before Swim Serpentine, swim coach Cassie Patten advised swimmers to start out steady and build into their…
“Swimming has been my lifesaver”
Derek Yach kept swimming while receiving treatment for cancer – he shares his incredible story with us.
Best neoprene accessories for open water swimmers
Swim socks, fleece-lined caps and baselayers: as temperatures drop, we review some of the best neoprene accessories (and natural rubber…
Ultraswim33.3: “We’ve got the formula right”
Fresh from Ultraswim33.3 #2Montenegro, Mark Turner tells us about this multi-day swimming event that's fast becoming a highlight on the…
Swimming watercolours in County Mayo, Ireland
From golden lough swims and yellow flat periwinkles to pale turquoise seas and grey skies, County Mayo’s swims are drawn…
ReWild Swim Club, Gloucestershire
Nestled in rewilding land, tucked into the meandering course of the River Severn, is a hidden space where you will…
Unsinkable: Alan Corcoran’s swim of the length of Ireland
Alan Corcoran swam the length of Ireland in memory of his father. He spoke to Jonathan Cowie about his experience.
How and why should I practise kicking?
I wear a wetsuit and barely kick my legs when I swim in open water but I’ve been told I…
Winter Freestyle Refresher: Breathing for front crawl
How to identify areas for improvement and work out what to do. Your winter freestyle refresher by Simon Griffiths.
What does it take to swim an ice mile?
If you’ve ever seen a swimmer at the end of their ice mile, you’ll appreciate what an incredible feat of…
Leszek Naziemiec’s Yukon Odyssey
After conquering the 1,000km Vistula River in his native Poland, adventure swimmer Leszek Naziemiec turned his attention to the far…
Cold water swimming: a healthy habit
Dipping and swimming in cold water is increasingly being touted as good for health. But what does the science say?
The benefits of ice baths
Rowan Clarke finds out why so many swimmers sit in backyard baths, barrels and tubs full of icy water
