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Inspiring youngsters to swim outdoors (safely)
At Outdoor Swimmer we often receive queries from parents who want to support their children’s interest in open water swimming…
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Club page – Cold Turkeys
A team from Serpentine Swimming Club have set a new Channel record, raising awareness of plastic pollution. By Alice Gartland On…
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The new generation
Will cold water inspire a new wave of swimmers asks SwimTrek founder Simon Murie I’m really excited to be joining…
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The best cold water kit
Cold water swimming – it’s all about the accessories. Our in-depth guide gives you a snapshot of neoprene boots, gloves,…
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A brief guide to water temperatures in open water
Temperature Technical term Description 0 to 5 degrees Bloody freezing The preferred temperature for extreme winter swimmers. Causes pain and…
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Venue visit: Queenford Lake, Oxfordshire
Already the approach to Queenford Lake was impressive. The satnav led me through idyllic Oxfordshire lanes. The birds were singing…
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Freda Streeter: Dream Weaver
Image: Freda Streeter with Roger Allsopp (at the time, the oldest person to swim the English Channel) First published in…
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Brenda Fisher: accidental record breaker
The 1950s witnessed a number of cross-Channel races. Brenda Fisher was one of the winners. This article first appeared in…
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New FINA report proposes naked swimming to improve equality
New proposals from FINA could ban the use of all costumes – and swimming hats and goggles – from competition.…
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Nine things I learnt on an open water swim clinic
Catriona Curry won a place on an HT Swim Pro Clinic and shares what she learnt. When I saw the…
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Winter swimming in St Petersburg
Roman Karkachev reports on the return of ice swimming to the Peter and Paul Fortress From the 1960s to the…
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So, how did I get here?
“Hello, my name is Stephen and I’m attempting a relay English Channel swim this summer to raise funds for Aspire.”…
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Swimming the Solent for Aspire
“He really needs to be getting a move on!” The tone in the boat was getting a little tense as…
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How To Make Great DIY Swim Film – Top Tips #1
How do you make a great DIY swim film? In the first of six blogs, BAFTA-nominated director Stefan Stuckert of…
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Rottnest Channel Swim
The 19.7km Rottnest Channel Swim is one of Australia’s most iconic open water events. Ryan Duell braved strong currents and…
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Strait of Juan de Fuca
Bert Thomas accepted the challenge of marathon swimming and inspired a tradition that continues today By Elaine K Howley The…
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Reviving a Victorian swimming club
Fed up with the nine-to-five grind, Emma Hardy quit her day job and is now reviving a Victorian swimming club…
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“I must have looked so odd with a tree attached to my trunks”
Fresh from completing an Olympic distance triathlon carrying a 100lb tree, Ross Edgley tries to convince us he isn’t barking…
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How To Make Great DIY Swim Films – Top Tips #5
Week Five – Editing Stefan Stuckert is the BAFTA-nominated director of ‘Oceans 7’, a feature documentary about the open-sea swimmer…
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How and why do ex-Olympic open water swimmers still train?
We caught up with Keri-anne Payne and David Carry to chat about life and swimming now they’ve retired from elite…
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Getting along swimmingly
Ella Foote meets Zen seeker Tessa Wardley, who says wild swimming is the perfect medium through which to practise mindfulness…
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Heatwave Hijinks
The recent record breaking heatwave was great for outdoor swimmers celebrating the summer solstice in style. However, with the extreme…
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Black Adder moments
As a youth, I loved Black Adder. In the 1980s, if you wanted to watch something on TV, you had…
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Club of the month – Blyth and District All Season Swimmers
Lynda Parker of the Blyth and District All Season Swimmers (BADASS) tells the story of a yellow marker buoy In…
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In a class of their own
The story of Clevedon Lake And Sea Swimmers, the club behind the BBC ident Clevedon is usually a sleepy little…
