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Cold comfort? What I learned from a weekend retreat of ice baths and Wim Hof breathwork
Being a lifelong swimmer and cold dip convert in recent years, I figured it would be great to get to…
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Open water competent vs a ‘good’ swimmer
If you think that you're not a good enough swimmer to try wild swimming, you might be wrong.
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In with a splash!
Twelve years ago Outdoor Swimmer contributing editor Jonathan Cowie swam his first open water event at the Great North Swim…
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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2022
International Women’s Day is just around the corner, and we’re absolutely thrilled to see how women around the world have…
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How to carry your phone while swimming, if you want to take pictures
What are the best options for carrying your phone while swimming so you can easily access it to take pictures?
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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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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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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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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?
