FEATURES

In-depth features that celebrate the vibrant outdoor swimming community, spotlighting extraordinary individuals and their stories.

Into the wilds of Eryri

Abigail Whyte joined Ray Farr and Jade Evans-Scott for a swimming and Pilates weekend in Eryri (Snowdonia), exploring its rivers,…
Winter freestyle refresher: body position, action and reaction

Here we look at your body position in the water, and how your body responds to various actions.
Announcing The Really Cold Swim Championships

Are you up for some really cold swimming this winter? Check out this new cold water swimming event, a joint…
A Spitsbergen swim

One day, seeking adventure and an icy swim, Jack Bright and his friends decided to take a dip off the…
Ultraswim 33.3 #2 Montenegro 2023

Part race, part holiday, part endurance challenge and one unforgettable adventure. Simon Griffiths reveals what it was like taking part…
Surfers Against Sewage calls for action after survey finds poor water quality at popular inland bathing sites

Water quality monitoring shows many popular bathing sites would fall short of acceptable pollution limits but there are plenty of…
What is the bilateral breathing ladder, and is bilateral breathing really necessary?

We share some top tips for improving your bilateral breathing – and even if you can't get it right, it's…
The best long sleeve swimsuits and tops for outdoor swimmers

Whether for warmth, style or modesty, a long sleeve swimming suit or top can be a versatile addition to your…
The Italian job: a swim across the Strait of Messina

This summer, Matt Newbury enjoyed a 'legendary' swim across the Strait of Messina, between the island of Sicily and the…
The internal chatter of a cold-water dipper

Canadian reader Glenda Bonne reveals her innermost thoughts before and after a cold-water swim. Can you relate?
Watch our cold water swimming webinar

If you missed a chance to join us live, you can now watch our ‘Lunch Talk for the Winter Curious’…
The Swim Nomad

Swedish adventurer Jari Cennet Tammi plans to swim the coast of the Mediterranean from Istanbul to Cadiz over seven years.…
How do I motivate myself to train through winter?

Swimming coach Cassie Patten believes the winter months are prime time for focusing on technique and maintaining fitness levels.
The gift of swimming

There’s something special about gifting swimming to those who can’t access it themselves. Rowan Clarke looks at different ways to…
Join our editor Ella Foote in conversation with Lindsey Cole and Becca Harvey

Learn how the outdoor swimming community has become a crucial voice in the protection of our rivers and find out…
Swimming spot: Keeper’s Pond, Monmouthshire

Enjoy a lofty lake swim with views of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) followed by a sauna on the water's edge.
My fastest skins swim of the 3 Lakes Challenge

Helen Hislop shares her story of becoming the fastest skins swimmer to swim Coniston, Ullswater and Windermere consecutively, with a…
Hector Pardoe, Yvette Tetteh and Jonty Warneken join Ella at Kendal Mountain Festival

This Sunday 19 November at Kendal Mountain Festival, editor Ella will be joined by some incredible athletes from the outdoor…
Update from the London Waterkeeper: what next in our fight against pollution?

London Waterkeeper is an advocacy charity that targets the systemic reasons for river pollution. Founder Theo Thomas shares his thoughts…
New cold-water swimming retreat in the Lake District

Rothay Manor, a boutique hotel in Ambleside, is launching a new series of cold-water swimming retreats this winter, focusing on…
“Swimming has been my lifesaver”

Derek Yach kept swimming while receiving treatment for cancer – he shares his incredible story with us.
Create your own winter swimming training plan

If you have the budget and want to progress quickly, a good swimming coach can create a training plan to…
Ultraswim33.3: “We’ve got the formula right”

Fresh from Ultraswim33.3 #2Montenegro, Mark Turner tells us about this multi-day swimming event that's fast becoming a highlight on the…
Deakin & Blue launch new swimsuit to help keep Mental Health Swims afloat

£15 from the sale of every Deakin & Blue Vitamin Sea Swimsuit will go directly to Mental Health Swims so…
Our oldest mixed relay across the English Channel

David Rock and his swim buddies tell us about their record-breaking (pending ratification) oldest mixed 4-person relay across the Channel,…