FEATURES
In-depth features that celebrate the vibrant outdoor swimming community, spotlighting extraordinary individuals and their stories.
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The weather decides whether we swim
Channel swimmers know: if you don’t like the weather, wait a minute. Elaine K Howley delves into a swimmer's history…
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The tides of change
Daniel Shailer meets the “black mermaid” turning the tide for swimming access in South Africa Growing up in Sowetu, South…
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Take on a milestone challenge
Aspire celebrated their 100th relay Channel swim this August. Find out how swimming to France could be your next challenge…
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It’s the Big River Watch this week
During one of your swims this week (6-12 September) you can help provide a large-scale picture of river health by…
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Marathon swimming or video games?
18-year-old Tyler Sutton chose marathon swimming over video games during the pandemic and ended up swimming the English Channel
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Swimming from Red Sands Forts to the Kent Coast
Whitstable swimmer Dan Brown navigates treacherous currents to become the first person to swim from the Red Sands Forts
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Survival Swim
The line between magic, spirituality and human experience is at the core of new play 'How I Learned to Swim'…
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Fit for a poet: a swimmer’s guide to Lausanne
Jo Tinsley hops on the train to Lausanne, Switzerland, to explore its lakeside beaches and open-air pools
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The Adventures of Scout
What inspired three ocean loving engineers to create a series of fun rhyming children’s books?
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An inspiring summer of swimming
Wowed by a summer of amazing swimming, Rowan Clarke meets the creator-completers of some of the most inspiring outdoor swims…
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Meet the Channel swimmers – they’ve done it, could you do it too?
If you’re thinking of swimming the English Channel, then prepare to be inspired as we catch up for two relay…
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Top 6 wild swimming walks in Eryri
Emma Marshall, author of a new guide book Wild Swimming Walks Eryri/Snowdonia shares six of her favourite swim-hikes in the…
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Immerse in weather
Rowan Clarke discovers how noticing the weather can change us and the world.
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A swimmer’s perspective of the city
City swimming can be a thrilling experience, as demonstrated by the epic swims in the Seine in Paris this summer.
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Rewatch the Olympic marathon swim to improve your river swimming skills
"This is one of the most fascinating Olympic marathon swims I’ve ever watched," says Simon Griffiths.
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A swimmer’s safety net across the UK
Working with swim venues to ensure safety for swimmers and developing technology to give swimmers extra peace of mind: NOWCA…
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Help map human cercarial dermatitis (swimmer’s itch) in the UK
Human cercarial dermatitis (HCD or swimmer’s itch) is a temporary, allergic contact dermatitis caused by the larvae of some species…
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The Fell Foodie’s mushroom and thyme risotto recipe
Harrison Ward is your guide to how to create a restaurant-style mushroom risotto on a camping stove in the open…
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9 wild swims in the South West
Daniel Start, author of the newly expanded Wild Guide South West, selects his favourite wild swims in the West Country.
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Jonty Warneken completes first swim around Jersey by an amputee
He may be missing one leg but that doesn't stop him from tackling the toughest marathon swims, says Kate Steels
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Discover Sumarpo – High-performance, eco-friendly wetsuits for swimmers and triathletes
Farid Alizada of Sumarpo tells us what makes their wetsuits lightweight, fast and eco-friendly
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Weekend swim break: Yorkshire Spa Retreat, North Yorkshire
Digital editor Abigail Whyte had a birthday to remember at this natural spa retreat in the North York Moors.
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Stretches using a towel
Try these simple stretches before and after a swim, with the aid of something you're always guaranteed to have in…
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Islas Desertas and back again: a 60km swim through the Atlantic Ocean
We spoke with Mayra Santos shortly after she completed an epic marathon swim from Madeira to Islas Desertas and back…
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TLC for young water lovers
Editor Ella and digital editor Abi have children who are in and out of the water just as much as…
