April 2025
April 2025 - Swim The World
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Deep Dive: Swimmer’s Ear
Dr Sarah Law shares her insights on swimmer's ear, a common ear infection that afflicts outdoor and pool swimmers.
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Making a splash in Hong Kong
American Brett Kruse fell in love with city swimming in Hong Kong and last year became the eighth person to…
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Grounded by water
At the launch of his debut novel, Before We Hit the Ground, Rowan Clarke finds out why Selali Fiamanya swims…
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The diary of a Greek Odyssey
Is there anything more poetic than swimming 100km to save a museum?
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Beyond the desert: wild swimming in Morocco’s heartland
Morocco’s outdoor swimming secrets lie inland, where rivers carve through ancient gorges and mountain lakes glisten under the North African…
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Why I Swim: Emilia Hart
Author Emilia Hart almost drowned as a child yet still loves the water. Her new book, The Sirens, is all…
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Pipsiglass: meaningful keepsakes for the swimming community
Pip Wilson creates figurines and meaningful keepsakes for the swimming community inspired by her love of water
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Swimming: a tool for health across cultures
We're thrilled to introduce new regular contributor, Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi who will be sharing the latest news and views from…
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Beyond borders
What are the universal things that connect us as swimmers, asks marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas
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Kickstart your swim event fitness
Personal trainer Vivienne Rickman outlines how to dryland train for the upcoming season
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Challenge sessions for your swim training
A challenge session is one where you go above and beyond what you normally do in your regular training or…
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The environment in April
A new alternative to elastane, swimming medals made from drinks cans and a toolkit for protecting your local river –…
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Sensory swimming in April
This is what you can see, hear, smell, touch and taste at the water’s edge this month.
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Spring into the season
Care is still needed for spring swimming as the water is still cold and the weather can be fickle at…
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Ready for departure
Travelling by air can be an daunting prospect for a wheelchair user. Adaptive swimmer Sophie Etheridge shares her recent experiences.
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Mermaid of the seven seas
Open water swimmers need to be ambassadors for our precious blue spaces, Oceans Seven swimmer Bárbara Hernández tells Abigail Whyte
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World of water
From the Sea Nomads to ultra-marathon swimmers, Rowan Clarke explores swimming around the world.
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April in the outdoor swimming community
Reviving a tidal pool on Scotland’s rugged shoreline and the joys of volunteering for Mental Health Swims – news from the…
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Best protein powders for swimmers
Protein is an essential macronutrient for repairing and building muscle after a strenuous swimming session. While you can’t beat animal-…
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Best pool and open water goggles
There is plenty of innovation in this year’s goggle round up, from honeycomb technology for a super comfortable fit to…
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Which goggle lens do I need for open water and pool swimming?
Swimming goggles come with a vast array of lens types, all suited to different light conditions. Gear Editor Jo Tinsley…
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Unlocking cultural significance through adventure swim travel
Adventure swimming is more than just a test of endurance; it is a gateway to deeper connections with the natural…
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Staying safe on swim travels
Swimming in new places may expose you to new and unknown hazards, so take extra care, says Simon Griffiths.
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Read our Events Guide 2025
Pop the kettle on, grab a highlighter pen and get ready to be inspired to set a new challenge or…
