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In-depth features that celebrate the vibrant outdoor swimming community, spotlighting extraordinary individuals and their stories.
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Hector Pardoe interview: How Windermere nearly broke him
Hector Pardoe is an Olympian, the length of Windermere record hold and a newly appointed ambassador for the Lake District…
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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.
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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…
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Status flow
How important is bathing water status in the fight against pollution? Rowan Clarke finds out.
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In safe hands
From NOWCA to the RNLI, Rowan Clarke meets the people who make outdoor swimming happen.
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How do I decide if I should swim in the Thames?
Simon Griffiths explains how he looks at pollution risk before swimming
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Kara Hanlon: It all began in a 12.5m pool
British champion swimmer Kara Hanlon shares her inspiring journey to becoming Scotland’s fastest ever female 50m and 100m breaststroker.
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Fergal Somerville completes 34km swim around Inismor
The swim involved battling the complex tidal currents of Galway Bay and took 13.5 hours
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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…
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How I train: Team Mermaids
Open water swimmers Katie Kenny and Manda Read juggle jobs, families and busy lives but still manage to fit in…
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Guardian angel on a SUP
Lucy Young supports her friends’ swimming and gets a core workout from her stand-up paddle board.
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16-year-old Maya Merhige smashes English Channel swim
After her successful crossing of the English Channel on 15 July 2024, Maya Merhige has become one of the youngest…
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Swimming spot: Escape to the Lake, Worcestershire
Digital editor Abi headed into rural Worcestershire to visit a new lake retreat where she experienced a Yoga, Sound Bath…
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Why swimming faster might not make you happier
Focusing purely on speed can sap the joy from your swimming. To ensure swimming continues to make you happy, embrace…
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Ross Edgley: “Pick a swim that excites you”
On 19 June 2024, endurance swimmer Ross Edgley completed a 510km swim in the Yukon River – a feat he…
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Swims that shaped me: Jonathan Cowie
Contributing editor Jonathan Cowie shares the swims that have shaped his life over the years, from his first ever open…
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A life-affirming and life-changing adventure in Croatia with Ultraswim33.3 #3
Mariana Santos shares her experience of this beautiful but challenging event on the Croatian coast.
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Every Body Outdoors: Experiences for plus-size swimmers
Outdoor community Every Body Outdoors is hosting an exciting series of events for plus-size swimmers in beautiful wild locations, including…
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July in the swim community
NOWCA introduces outdoor swimming to Blenheim Palace, and a Mental Health Swims host shares his inspiring story.
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Your poo is needed! Take part in a river swimming study
A new study is recruiting participants to shed light on how wild swimmers might acquire antibiotic-resistant bacteria, also known as…
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10 SUP and wild swimming adventures in Wales
Lisa Drewe, author of 'Paddle Boarding Wales', chooses her favourite places to SUP in Wales – all great for wild…
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The Fell Foodie’s Moules Mariniére recipe
Mussels are the perfect food to enjoy outdoors while overlooking open water. The Fell Foodie Harrison Ward shares his recipe…
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How being a multisport athlete can enliven your swimming
Athlete Jennifer Strong McConachie shares why being a multisport athlete has improved her strength and stamina in the water, and…
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For our towel holders
There’s a beauty in finding alternative ways to enjoy water, says Rowan Clark. Why not show your towel holder some…
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“My first swimming holiday transformed how I swim”
When an injured knee ruled out Alison Radevsky's chances of relying on her usual breaststroke on her swimming holiday in…