FEATURES
In-depth features that celebrate the vibrant outdoor swimming community, spotlighting extraordinary individuals and their stories.
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Swimming in rivers: how dangerous is it?
Conservation experts The Rivers Trust report that only 14% of rivers pass good ecological health, while no rivers pass good…
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Interview with Olympic swimmer Hector Pardoe
Olympic Marathon Swimmer Hector Pardoe tells us what happened in Tokyo and how elite open water swimming could be made…
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The best wild swimming walks in the Lake District
Author and swim guide Pete Kelly shares his favourite swim-hikes from his new book, Wild Swimming Walks Lake District.
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Go with the flow
Rivers have a beginning, middle and end – maybe that’s why so many of us love a river swim. Ella…
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Kernow calling: A swimming holiday in Cornwall
Cornwall (Kernow) has the longest coastline in Britain and is famed for warmer, sunnier weather than the rest of the…
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Swimming spot: Livermead Head and the Hindu Temples, Torbay, Devon
Devon authors Matt Newbury and Sophie Pierce have published a new guidebook to magical swims in Torbay. Here they share…
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Swimming spot: Oddicombe and the Juliet Cave, Torbay, Devon
Devon authors Matt Newbury and Sophie Pierce have published a new guidebook to magical swims in Torbay. Here they share…
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Swimming spot: Anstey’s Cove to Redgate Beach and the hidden pool, Torbay, Devon
Devon authors Matt Newbury and Sophie Pierce have published a new guidebook to magical swims in Torbay. Here they share…
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Author donates life-saving books to schools for Drowning Prevention Week
Children’s author Ellie Jackson is donating her new book to all schools across the UK, telling the story of how…
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How swimmers can protect their skin from the sun
Protecting your skin from the sun while outdoor swimming can be challenging. Read our guide to how to protect your…
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A swim from Hurst Castle to the Needles
Kate Steels pilots a new swimming challenge, raising an astonishing amount for a cause close to her heart. Rowan Clarke…
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Project documenting wild swimming women in Latin America wins award
Photographer Ana Elisa Sotelo van Oordt wins ‘Picture of the Year’ award for her project (featured in Outdoor Swimmer as…
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World’s End Swimmers
Cold water and feminine strength, photographer Ana Elisa Sotelo captures the world’s southernmost swimmers. By Rowan Clarke.
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Lee Valley White Water Centre launches open water swimming sessions
Swimmers can dive into a summer of open water swimming at Lee Valley White Water Centre in Hertfordshire.
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How to prepare for an English Channel relay swim
Meet your pilot and eat crisp butties – Lionel Spittle and David Rock share their top tips for preparing for…
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Best plus-size swimsuits
Editor Ella Foote reviews the latest swimsuits for plus-size swimmers.
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What does it feel like to nearly drown?
Lea Millett-Clay had a near-drowning experience as a seven-year-old child, living in South Africa. In 2022, she took part in…
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From bucket to bog snorkelling
When Margaret Bell’s swimming instructor told her to blow bubbles into a bucket of water to help with her breathing,…
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How do I avoid back pain in breaststroke?
Swimming coach Cassie Patten answers a reader question about how to improve their breaststroke so it relieves pressure on their…
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Move of the month: Bent-over row
This move helps strengthen and stabilise the shoulders, and protect from repetitive overhead movements in front crawl.
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How to train for bodysurfing
This pool training session will put you in good stead for catching a wave in the sea.
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Beaches need to be more accessible
Adaptive swimmer Sophie Etheridge explains why everyone needs a dose of Vitamin Sea, but this isn't always easy for wheelchair…
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Changing perceptions of plus-sized swimmers
Rowan Clarke meets the photographer whose images of fat swimmers are changing perceptions
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Sarah Thomas on her love of ocean swimming
Marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas shares how her Catalina Channel swim in 2010 sparked a passion for the sea, and swimming…
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The Great Sportsman: William Henry Grenfell
The 1st Baron Desborough, William Henry Grenfell left a lasting legacy in open water and Olympic circles. Elaine K Howley…
