FEATURES
In-depth features that celebrate the vibrant outdoor swimming community, spotlighting extraordinary individuals and their stories.
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Outdoor swimming Safety and Risk Assessment
What you need to know before you swim outdoors
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Never stop exploring
Raised by the sea in Western Australia, Madoc Lanfear Appleby has found challenge, calm and meaning in open water swimming
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Events and wildlife
Alice Dearing shares her experience about how to deal with wildlife when taking part in events and competition
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Weekend swim retreat, Stanwell House Hotel, Hampshire
Editor Ella Foote shares her experience of a spa weekend at Stanwell House Hotel on the edge of the New…
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Get event ready with Vassos Alexander
How to swim your best at the Great North Swim and other open water events this summer – with sports…
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Swimming with wildlife: wonder, responsibility and the fear factor
Swimming with wildlife is not a right, it’s a privilege, one that depends on healthy ecosystems, responsible operators, informed swimmers,…
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Dirty Business: Why we must watch, care – and still dive in
Gripping and sobering, Channel 4's Dirty Business shines an unapologetic spotlight on what’s been happening to our waterways and asks…
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Monsters of the deep
Why are we so fascinated by deep sea monsters? Rowan Clarke asks writer and academic Prema Arasu
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Close encounters
When it comes to wildlife encounters, how close is too close? asks Rowan Clarke
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How to boost your endurance and swim stronger
Boosting endurance in the pool isn’t just about swimming more laps, says swim coach Nicola Butler. It’s about training smarter,…
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The Thames: London’s wildlife artery
Far from being “biologically dead”, the Thames is a great place for wildlife, says Simon Griffiths
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Sharing the river
Swimmers witness nature like no other outdoor pursuit, says Sophie Etheridge
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London to get its first designated bathing area on the River Thames
An idyllic stretch of river at Ham and Kingston could become London's first river bathing site on the Thames, thanks…
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Your next trip: explore, swim, volunteer and change lives
Overseas adventures, discovering new countries, swimming in exciting new places… why not add volunteering to the experience with SwimTayka?
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The open water community has doubled since 2017
A new report highlighting the economic and social benefits of outdoor activity in the UK recognises the continued rise of…
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How to handle wildlife encounters
Swimming near animals and birds can be magical, exciting or scary. We asked wildlife experts how wild swimmers should handle…
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How to keep swimming strong as you age, with World Record Holder Deborah Gardner
How do you keep swimming strong and even improving into your 50s, 60s and beyond? Long distance swimmer Deborah Gardner…
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Sustain your swims: Italian wedding soup with lentils
Chef and food writer Claire Thomson shares healthy meals for longer swims from her new book, One Pan Beans. Try…
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Meet Laura Hall
Laura Hall is an award-winning author, travel writer and journalist based in Copenhagen. Her new book, The Year I Lay…
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Sustain your swims: Split pea and ham soup
Chef and food writer Claire Thomson shares healthy meals for longer swims from her new book, One Pan Beans. Try…
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Winter joy! Your icy swimming pics
Winter sunsets, bobble hats and that bright red post-swim glow - thank you for sharing your winter swimming photos with…
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Freezin’ for a reason every season
Proud stepdad Duncan Baird wonders if his daughter Grace is part mermaid, not just because of the way she glides…
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A democratic activity
When Jharna Kumawat first started outdoor swimming, she didn’t realise access to safe water was such a huge issue but…
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Get faster, slowly
How to make progress in swimming through patience and finding joy in the process
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Flying south to swim
In search of warmer waters, Ben Lane booked a trip to Lanzarote and discovered a treasure trove of stunning coastlines…
