FEATURES
In-depth features that celebrate the vibrant outdoor swimming community, spotlighting extraordinary individuals and their stories.
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Fall in love with urban rivers at London Rivers Week
From guided walks and boat trips to clean-ups and family-friendly activities, it's nearly time for a weeklong celebration of London's…
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Inside the campaign for Thames bathing water status
How to apply for bathing water status - and why you should
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How open water swimming can help with chronic pain
In our latest Virtual Event we spoke with swimmer, philanthropy writer and author Gillian Best about how outdoor swimming and…
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“Now I have no excuses – I’m excited to start my open water journey”
Our lucky reader (and reluctant swim event newbie) Miaya Dangol won a full set of open water kit from ZONE3…
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Help improve the quality of Britain’s waterways
Sign the petition calling to keep Britain's wastewater treatment standards in line with Europe
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Community health – helping each other
Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi explores the health benefits of night swimming and group sessions
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Weekend swim retreat: Combe Head House, Somerset
A homely smallholding with a Victorian swimming pond – we’re in! Rowan Clarkes reports…
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Weekend swim retreat: Watersedge, Worcestershire
Digital editor Abi finds a swimmer's haven on the edge of a Worcestershire lake
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Swimming my swim
Fourteen-year-old Alexander Sixsmith has found freedom, focus and confidence through open water swimming. Living with DLD (Developmental Language Disorder) and…
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How to do Moon Salutations
While sun salutations are generally an invigorating morning yoga practice, moon salutations are thought to be more calming and often…
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Night training – finding the right balance
Training at night can be highly effective, and with the right balance, it can support both fitness and overall wellbeing,…
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After dusk
In general, but not always, bodies of water are often calmer at night, so instead of having to swim at…
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Quiet courage in the darkess
Jharna Kumawat finds calm, connection and quiet courage through night swimming
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Crewing through the night
Elaine K. Howley, usually our guide to the tides of swimming history, turns inward this month, exploring her mother’s final…
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Swimmer’s Ear: why it happens and what to do about it
Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi shares his expert guidance on Swimmer's Ear, including why it happens and how to treat and prevent…
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Where black water meets sky
In this reflection for Outdoor Swimmer, John Lewis-Stempel, the prize-winning nature writer and Herefordshire farmer, draws on a lifetime of…
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Learning the light
With her book, 'Apothecary By The Sea: A Year In An Orkney Garden' out this month, we asked Victoria Bennett…
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Laura celebrates 500 SUB10 swims!
For Laura, it was never about speed or medals. It was about showing up, embracing the cold, and letting the…
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Executing hard sessions in the pool …the right way!
Tougher swim sessions are the engine room of swim performance - but they need intention, structure, mindset and execution, says…
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Endurance swimming: the night element
Take your time, start small and prepare well for the nighttime element of your endurance swim, says Olympian Alice Dearing
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Swimming with sparkle
For swimmers lucky enough to encounter bioluminescene, Marine Biologist Helen Scales reveals what’s really happening when the water starts to…
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Into the inky depths
Endurance training or sensual submersion, Rowan Clarke explores night swimming
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Into the dark
For long-distance swimmer Sophie Etheridge, night swimming allows you to truly let go
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Andy Donaldson smashes record in croc-infested Dam to Dam challenge
Setting a new record (pending ratification), Andy Donaldson has completed his longest solo swim: 55km in the Ord River from…
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The thrill (and fear) of night swimming
Simon Griffiths explores the wonder, thrill and fear of swimming at night – and shares his top tips for doing…
