August 2024
August 2024 - Swim safe
Move of the month: push ups
Push ups will build your shoulder, tricep and chest strength, as well as improving our core stability – all the…
The Fell Foodie’s mushroom and thyme risotto recipe
Harrison Ward is your guide to how to create a restaurant-style mushroom risotto on a camping stove in the open…
9 wild swims in the South West
Daniel Start, author of the newly expanded Wild Guide South West, selects his favourite wild swims in the West Country.
Weekend swim break: Yorkshire Spa Retreat, North Yorkshire
Digital editor Abigail Whyte had a birthday to remember at this natural spa retreat in the North York Moors.
Sunglasses for wild swimmers
Floating sunglasses, polarised lenses with crystal clear clarity or robust frames made from abandoned fishing gear: we test the best…
Swims that shaped me: Ali Couch
From her first event at Bournemouth's Pier to Pier to her adventure in the Scillies, Ali Couch shares the swims…
Keswick Mountain Festival: a swimmer’s guide
Jonathan Cowie reports from the adventure sports and music festival in the Lake District.
Bog swimming in Estonia (no snorkel required)
Ella Foote discovers the secret to staying young forever and why Estonia should become your next swim destination.
Best swimming towels and towel robes
Whether you prefer a lightweight and quick-drying travel towel that fits easily in your kit bag or a cosy and…
How to minimise risks on solo swims
While it’s not ideal to swim alone, there are a few things you can do to minimise the risk when…
How to stay fit between races and on holiday
A bit of preparation and flexibility will go a long way to maintaining your fitness between races and on holiday,…
August in the swim community
NOWCA's new app connects swimmers with groups, and Mental Health Swims creating welcoming spaces for people with mental health challenges.…
Swim safe, swim without your ego
Often the most dangerous thing about our swimming is ourselves. Ella Foote changes her approach to long-distance swimming.
Outdoor swimming kit for kids
From kids changing robes, goggles and swimwear to rainbow tow floats, rock pooling shoes and junior wetsuits: our pick of…
How to balance your training between open water and the pool
Jason Tait says doing the right mix of pool and open water will help you race faster.
Top tips for overseas swimming events
Simon Griffiths shares some practical tips to help you get the best from your swimming trip abroad and avoid some…
Status flow
How important is bathing water status in the fight against pollution? Rowan Clarke finds out.
In safe hands
From NOWCA to the RNLI, Rowan Clarke meets the people who make outdoor swimming happen.
How will the Olympics inspire you?
With the Paris 2024 Olympics beginning in just a few days, Simon Griffiths reflects on marathon swimming's short history in…