FEATURES
In-depth features that celebrate the vibrant outdoor swimming community, spotlighting extraordinary individuals and their stories.
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Take action for your wild swimming spot with the River Rescue Kit
Environment charity River Action has launched a new toolkit designed to help you take action for your local river.
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Celebrating as one at the Big Swim 2025
On Saturday 8 March there was an incredible turn out of 500 women on the beach at Sandbanks, Poole and…
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Trentino beyond the snow
Northern Italy is famous for its snowy mountain range and ski resorts, but there is much more on offer at…
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UK Cold Water Swimming Championships 2025
More than 700 swimmers from across the world gathered at the UK Cold Water Swimming Championships at Tooting Bec Lido…
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More cohesion for a holistic approach
We desperately need to have conversations at the top of politics that embrace a holistic approach to managing land, water,…
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IISA World Swimming Championships 2025, Molveno, Italy
It wasn’t just ice that was broken at the sixth IISA World Championships in Molveno, Italy, many ice swimming records…
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Sea of tears
Rowan Clarke meets Emma Simpson to talk about her new book Breaking Waves.
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Swimming’s most joyful event?
Did you think swimming events weren't for you? Think again. Rowan Clarke chats to Level Water about their unique swim…
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Why warming up your joints before a swim matters
Do we need to warm up even before a quick swim? The short answer: yes! Preparing the body for exercise…
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Move of the month: Single arm kettlebell press
This exercise strengthens the shoulders and arms for extra power and improves shoulder stability.
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How to prepare for the transition to outdoor swimming
With the first open water events not long away, now is a good time to refresh your open water skills,…
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Don’t let someone else kill your vibe!
Do you find yourself reeling from unsolicited opinions about your training plan? Marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas shares her advice on…
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Swimmers’ cyanotypes: bonding land, water and kin on Loch Faskally
Artist Eve McGovern Miller's upcoming exhibition ‘The Land Remembers What the Water Tells Us’ includes a series of cyanotypes made…
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The importance of rest intervals
Jason Tait explores the importance of rest – an often neglected but vital part of a swim training session.
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March in the swim community
NOWCA shares an inspiring young swimmer's story, and Mental Health Swims wants to hear from participants.
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Springboard diplomacy
Elaine K Howley investigates how a small group of American swimmers and divers helped open China to westerners.
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From Russia with love
The popularity of outdoor swimming in Russia is steadily growing these days, Eugene Gerden reports.
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Is all neoprene harmful?
Rowan Clarke explores how toxic neoprene is responsible for a health crisis, and why the appetite for truly sustainable wetsuits…
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How do I prepare myself mentally and physically for my first open water event?
Swimming coach Cassie Patten answers a frequently asked query about how to prepare for your first ever outdoor swimming event.
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Can you tame lane rage?
Simon Griffiths plunges into a controversial topic… can you tame lane rage?
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A green vision for our blue spaces
Abigail Whyte met Green MP and river activist Ellie Chowns for a swim and sauna at a new swimming lake…
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Politics of swimming
Can swimming outdoors be an escape from politics? Rowan Clarke finds out.
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Here for the swimming
In open water swimming you see all different kinds of body types and sizes – everyone is welcome. However, swimming…
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Is swimming a political act?
Wild swimming is quietly rebellious, an act of advocacy for public rights to natural spaces, says Simon Griffiths
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Yes! You can swim in rivers
With headlines like ‘What’s the most polluted place to swim in the UK?’ news coverage coverage is enough to put…
