FEATURES
In-depth features that celebrate the vibrant outdoor swimming community, spotlighting extraordinary individuals and their stories.
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The joys and benefits of becoming an open water lifeguard
Lifeguarding is a brilliant way to “give back” to outdoor swimming
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How to become a long distance swimmer
How do you prepare your mind and body for long-distance swimming? Watch our webinar with Olympian and world record holder…
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Swims that shaped me: Ali Couch
From her first event at Bournemouth's Pier to Pier to her adventure in the Scillies, Ali Couch shares the swims…
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Outdoor swimming Safety and Risk Assessment
What you need to know before you swim outdoors
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Keswick Mountain Festival: a swimmer’s guide
Jonathan Cowie reports from the adventure sports and music festival in the Lake District.
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Bog swimming in Estonia (no snorkel required)
Ella Foote discovers the secret to staying young forever and why Estonia should become your next swim destination.
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How to minimise risks on solo swims
While it’s not ideal to swim alone, there are a few things you can do to minimise the risk when…
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How to stay fit between races and on holiday
A bit of preparation and flexibility will go a long way to maintaining your fitness between races and on holiday,…
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First wave of tickets now on sale for Kendal Mountain Festival
Editor Ella will be back to host the Outdoor Swimming Session at this highly-anticipated autumn event in the Lake District.
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Goat farm to outdoor swimming lake
When Adam Walker failed to buy a property with a lake, he decided to dig his own.
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Beachbuoy: the technicolour dream float
We all love a bright tow float, don't we? But have you ever seen a tow float in all the…
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August in the swim community
NOWCA's new app connects swimmers with groups, and Mental Health Swims creating welcoming spaces for people with mental health challenges.…
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Swim safe, swim without your ego
Often the most dangerous thing about our swimming is ourselves. Ella Foote changes her approach to long-distance swimming.
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Hector Pardoe interview: How Windermere nearly broke him
Hector Pardoe is an Olympian, the length of Windermere record hold and a newly appointed ambassador for the Lake District…
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How to balance your training between open water and the pool
Jason Tait says doing the right mix of pool and open water will help you race faster.
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Top tips for overseas swimming events
Simon Griffiths shares some practical tips to help you get the best from your swimming trip abroad and avoid some…
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Status flow
How important is bathing water status in the fight against pollution? Rowan Clarke finds out.
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In safe hands
From NOWCA to the RNLI, Rowan Clarke meets the people who make outdoor swimming happen.
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How do I decide if I should swim in the Thames?
Simon Griffiths explains how he looks at pollution risk before swimming
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Kara Hanlon: It all began in a 12.5m pool
British champion swimmer Kara Hanlon shares her inspiring journey to becoming Scotland’s fastest ever female 50m and 100m breaststroker.
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Fergal Somerville completes 34km swim around Inismor
The swim involved battling the complex tidal currents of Galway Bay and took 13.5 hours
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How will the Olympics inspire you?
With the Paris 2024 Olympics beginning in just a few days, Simon Griffiths reflects on marathon swimming's short history in…
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How I train: Team Mermaids
Open water swimmers Katie Kenny and Manda Read juggle jobs, families and busy lives but still manage to fit in…
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Guardian angel on a SUP
Lucy Young supports her friends’ swimming and gets a core workout from her stand-up paddle board.
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16-year-old Maya Merhige smashes English Channel swim
After her successful crossing of the English Channel on 15 July 2024, Maya Merhige has become one of the youngest…
