November 2026
November 2026 - Cold Water Mastery
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Called back to the Channel
Considering her tendency to say yes first and think later, it perhaps wasn’t surprising that Jharna Kumawat couldn’t resist the…
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Bude, Bluetits and a battle for access
Karen Davey fell for open water swimming in Cornwall a decade ago. After a spinal cord injury kept her in…
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Outdoor swimming kit we love this autumn
All-weather hiking shoes, a smart coat for the post-swim pub trip and a portable shower: read on for our round…
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Are barefoot shoes good for outdoor swimmers?
As we transition into autumn and winter, Vivobarefoot’s Mark Esteban-Protheroe has advice on finding robust, grippy and well-fitting barefoot shoes…
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Heated apparel for outdoor swimmers
Warming technology and fabrics – how to keep toasty waterside this winter
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Autumn warmth for outdoor swimmers
Warm post-swim layers in natural autumnal shades of chestnut, russet and clay
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Why rivers need a voice
UK rivers remain in poor health, with new figures revealing a further decline in ecological standards. But The Rivers Trust’s…
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From pool lane to Triple Crown
Claire Russell began swimming outdoors on a whim in a wet and windy March pool. Now the Kent-born, Colorado-based swimmer…
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Weekend swim break: TRIBE Canary Wharf, London
Discover a different side to the capital with a weekend stay at TRIBE Canary Wharf. With waterside walks, urban green…
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Is it safe to swim after rain?
Heavy rain can wash sewage and other pollutants into our waterways. So how long should you wait before swimming, and…
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48 hours of wild swimming on Northern Ireland’s Ards Peninsula
Yoga teacher, writer and wild swimmer Louise Pitman hosts small groups and bespoke retreats at her home on the Ards…
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Türkiye’s turquoise coast
A week of swimming in the crystal-clear waters of Türkiye brings Rowan Clarke a welcome escape from everyday life, reminding…
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Counter the cold swimmer hunch
Here are three simple thoracic extension exercises to reduce unnecessary upper-body tension.
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Event review: Great Fjord Swim
Simon Griffiths took part in the final Gaelforce Events swimming race of the season
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NOWCA launches bright new badges to celebrate your winter swims
This season, NOWCA's popular Sub10 milestone badges have a bright new look
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Where cold water meets the mind
"Cold water keeps us honest,” says adaptive swimmer Sophie Etheridge
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The buoyancy you’ve never actually built
Intuitive Swimming Coach Brian Holliday explains how we can feel our way to better swimming
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Overtraining? How to spot you’re pushing yourself too hard
More training doesn’t always mean more progress, says fitness coach Vivenne Rickman. Discover the warning signs of overtraining, from persistent…
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Give your winter a goal
Some winter swimming events are all about simply having fun in cold water, says editor Ella Foote
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Build cold-water confidence with swimming and sauna
How the swimming pool and sauna can prepare you for the great outdoors, says swimming coach Nicola Butler
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Know your limits, prepare for the cold
After a hot summer, winter temperatures may hit harder says Alice Dearing
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Sauna founded in friendship
Saunas are booming across the UK, and one garden on the Surrey-Hampshire border shows why. Ella Foote meets the friends…
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Wool, reborn in the water
Norwegian brand Iceme is bringing knitted swimwear back to the water. Ella Foote pulls on a merino suit and talks…
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How do I choose supportive swimwear?
Whether you’re after bust support, tummy control or long bodied styles – Margot Lundgren, Zoggs’ Product Line Manager, shares her…
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Static cooling: How to ice bath properly
Fenwick Ridley, aka Ice Viking, is Founder of Northumbrian Sauna, Team GB Ice Swimmer, Sauna Master, and open water trainer.…
