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How to swim safely under a full moon
Swimming under a full moon isn’t just an exhilarating way to experience a different side of outdoor swimming, it’s also…
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Swimming with Raynaud’s
We're frequently asked about Raynaud's and cold water swimming, so we investigated
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Looking for the perfect change of scenery this summer?
Swim for WaterAid at the Great Swim Series this June and your fundraising will help the 1 in 10 people…
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Bright future ahead for outdoor pools
Emma Pusill, co-author of The Lido Guide, on why lidos offer so much opportunity for their local communities After what…
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Making outdoor swimming more accessible for people with disabilities
Disabled swimmer Sophie Etheridge on her mission to help make open water swimming more accessible for people with disabilities For…
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5 reasons why runners should try outdoor swimming
Not only could outdoor swimming help you become a better runner, it also has a lot of other benefits. Here…
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A brief guide to James Clear’s Atomic Habits for outdoor swimmers
How to apply the ideas from Atomic Habits by James Clear to becoming a better swimmer
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Six Reasons to Do a Full Moon Swim
Full moon outdoor swimming is a thing, here’s why: 1. Rarity value We only have 12 or 13 full moons…
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Should swimmers learn to embrace pain?
Jonathan Cowie chats to writer Linda Rodriquez McRobbie about how changing your relationship with pain can open you up to…
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Orca wetsuits: Neoprene isn’t recyclable – but can it be sustainable?
Sponsored by Orca We speak to wetsuit makers Orca about their mission to minimise their impact on the environment As…
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How to plan a wild swim
Want to plan your own swim adventure but don't know where to begin? Dip Advisor Ella Foote explains everything you…
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Create your own adventure
Outdoor swimming is the perfect vehicle to unleash your sense of adventure
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How wind shapes the sea
Author William Thomson talks us through how wind shapes the sea
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Linford Christie OBE on his new interest in outdoor swimming
Linford Christie OBE is one of the most highly decorated British athletes of all-time. In 2019 he joined 10 other…
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What goes through an Olympic swimmer’s mind during the open water marathon?
Watching the men’s marathon swim at the Tokyo Olympics, I wondered what was going through the minds of the swimmers…
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9 tips for planning a sea swim
With more of us heading to UK beaches this summer, it is more important than ever that we know how…
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Jellyfish: the definitive guide for open water swimmers
Few things in the world of open water swimming generate the same level of confusion, contradictory information and fear as…
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What is a tow float? – and why you need one
What is a tow float and why do you need one? In recent times, tow floats have become an essential…
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Understanding currents – and how they affect swimming conditions
Author William Thomson on how currents work and knowing when it’s safe to swim in the sea In my previous article, I explored how tides…
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The innocent truth of skinny dipping
Is skinny dipping legal in the UK – and where can you do it?
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Should you sign up for a long-distance open water swim this summer?
Event companies have started opening entries for this summer. I’ve seen some chat on social media from swimmers wondering if…
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Surfacing an Aquatic Diaspora
Contrary to the enduring myth, Africans have always been expert swimmers. By Elaine K Howley Kevin Dawson grew up a…
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What is it like to swim an English Channel relay?
One year late – because of Covid – plus the 17 hours and 18 minutes it took to swim across,…
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FINA must reverse their decision and do more to promote diversity in swimming
FINA reject SOUL CAP application to certify their swimming caps for elite competition
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Swimming wild in the city – our favourite urban swim events
Think of wild swimming and your first thought might not be a dock in east London. But our capital city…
