FEATURES
In-depth features that celebrate the vibrant outdoor swimming community, spotlighting extraordinary individuals and their stories.
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Goggles from the future
Rowan Clarke finds out how innovative goggles fit the face of future swimming.
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Power up: how to embrace technology for your swimming
A strictly analogue swimmer, Rowan Clarke discovers technology’s place in the water.
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Try something new in the water!
There’s joy to be found in all sorts of swimming activities: why not try something new?
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Why bathing waters matter and how to get more of them
The Bathing Water Forum provided a networking opportunity for campaigners for cleaner water
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How to train for winter swimming events
Racing in cold water is very different to dipping, says Simon Griffiths
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Meet Lorraine Candy: mum, journalist, editor, author, podcaster and swimmer
In our recorded Virtual Event Q&A, hear how Lorraine learned front crawl at the age of 47, and and how…
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Peace on Earth: meet the artist Andrea Hall
Our Christmas Gift Guide for Outdoor Swimmers features this gorgeous illustration by Yorkshire based artist Andrea Hall. She tells us…
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Kendal Mountain Festival, here we come!
Join our Outdoor Swimming Session at Kendal Mountain Festival for an exhilarating journey through rivers, lakes and the sea as…
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A swimming cruise in Poros, Greece
Mariana Santos joined Olympian Ioannis Drymonakos for a week of swimming around beautiful islands and across hidden bays
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The winter swimming gloves and booties debate
Outdoor Swimmer readers share their opinions and advice on the use of neoprene accessories for cold water swimming
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This isn’t winter swimming
Swimming outdoors in autumn is glorious, but it's very different to swimming outdoors in the depths of winter.
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A momentous day: the March For Clean Water
Digital editor Abi Whyte joined 15,000 other blue-clad protestors for a defiant and uplifting rally in Parliament Square, London
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The Arun: a perfect open water challenge for first timers
In September, digital editor Abi Whyte swam four miles in the River Arun with spinal cord charity Aspire. A newbie…
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Step out of your comfort zone this winter
Environment charity The Rivers Trust reminds us of the empowering nature of outdoor swimming in the colder months, and how…
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Why I swim: Seana Smith
From the thrill of Scottish dips to a deep love of ocean swimming, author Seana Smith shares her connection with…
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The power of hot and cold: from sauna to sea
Finnish author Katja Pantzar shares the benefits of contrast therapy for helping you glow inside and out.
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Weekend swim retreat: Creeside, Dumfries & Galloway
Abi Whyte heads to an overlooked part of Scotland to explore its rivers, lochs and coast, and for a much…
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November in the swim community
NOWCA's Sub10 Club is back this winter and Mental Health Swims shares one of their inspiring volunteer swim host stories.…
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Some like it hot
Best known as a noughties BBC1 Radio DJ and cofounder of music festival Bestival, Rob da Bank has recently swapped…
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All you need to know about cold water swimming
Should you wear knickers? What is after-drop? Ice swimmer Jonathan Cowie answers the questions you never knew you needed to…
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Sauna culture in the UK
With a nod to sweat house history, Rowan Clarke discovers how the UK is embracing sauna culture.
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Chilly challenges
Rowan Clarke takes a tour of this year’s winter swimming events, competitions and challenges.
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Risk and reward in winter swimming
"There is no space for either bravado or cold-shaming in winter swimming," says Simon Griffiths.
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Thank you, Jonny!
Last month, Contributing Editor Jonathan Cowie wrote his last column for the magazine after over a decade dedicated to Outdoor…
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Swimming in the Thames: a fascinating history
Watch our interview with historian Dr George Townsend exploring the River Thames' history of luring bathers to its shores.
