FEATURES
In-depth features that celebrate the vibrant outdoor swimming community, spotlighting extraordinary individuals and their stories.
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Three crossings, one challenge: meet the Viking Triple Crown
Inspired by Viking maritime history, the new challenge brings together the English Channel, SwimÖresund and Beltquerung in one ambitious goal…
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King of the Thames: a classic river swim gets a fresh twist
Simon Griffiths takes to the Thames to experience SwimQuest’s new 3km swim from Hampton Court to Kingston
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Beyond the pool: why strength training matters for swimmers
Why the swimming pool is the ultimate training environment – and why the gym should be part of every swimmer's…
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How pool swimming can make you a better open water swimmer
Olympic swimmer Alice Dearing shares what can be gained in open water from work in the pool
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What do you think about when swimming?
Swimmer, coach and copywriter Gert Hardeman completed the 6km event at Vidösternsimmet in Sweden. He shares what went through his…
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It’s Swimple: opening up private water to everyone
Wouldn’t it be great to be able to rent a private pool like you rent private accommodation through Airbnb? Ella…
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Fastest man in the pool
He’s one of Britain’s greatest sprinters but put him in open water and Mark Foster admits that without a pool…
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London’s cool new pool
Earlier this summer, before the heatwaves and hosepipe bans, Sea Lanes opened a cool new pool tucked into Canary Wharf,…
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Why swimming pools matter to outdoor swimming
As public swimming pools face rising costs, closures and dwindling investment, communities are fighting to save them. Rowan Clarke explores…
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Learning to love the pool
There are plenty of benefits to pool swimming, but learning to love it can be a challenge, says Simon Griffiths
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Lidos: where outdoor swimming meets accessibility
Two historic lidos in Derbyshire offer the perfect compromise between pool training and open-water swimming – and provide some valuable…
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Hector Pardoe completes record swim of Lake Como
Two-time British Olympian, Hector Pardoe, has swum the entire 47.54km length of Lake Como, in a new Record time of…
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19-year-old American Maya Merhige successfully swims the Strait of Gibraltar
Marathon swimmer Maya Merhige aims to be youngest swimmer in the world to complete Oceans Seven while raising funds for…
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Dryrobe® celebrates partnership with RNLI with limited-edition robe
This limited-edition Dryrobe® Nexus commemorates the brand's partnership with the RNLI and celebrates 25 years of RNLI lifeguard service on…
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Finding glimmers: Megan Hayes on healing through wild swimming
Researcher, writer and relentless optimist Megan Hayes is author of five books. Her newest, 'Glimmering: Healing in 21 Wild Swims'…
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Peanut butter cookie dough bars: the perfect post-swim treat
This recipe by Isabelle Kilroy is a great way to meet some of your unsaturated fats daily intake while enjoying…
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Blue Health: The healing power of water
For our latest Virtual Event, we met Blue Health coach and author Lizzi Larlabestier, who shared with us how blue…
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WOWSA Awards in partnership with Outdoor Swimmer
Thursday 6 August 2026 is the 100th anniversary of Gertrude Ederle's swim. It's also the day nominations open for the…
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Finding my confidence, one length at a time
For Zone3 competition winner Miaya Dangol KC, a leap from a 25-metre pool to open water felt daunting, but expert…
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The magic of an island swim
Ben Lane visits Porto Santo for the Madeira Island Ultra Swim and discovers an event that blends world-class racing, welcoming…
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Connected by technology, restored by water
Technology can help us swim smarter and live healthier lives, but sometimes the greatest benefit comes from switching it off…
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All-women team tackle the English Channel on centenery of first female crossing
One hundred years after Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim the English Channel, an all-female relay team is…
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British Olympian Hector Pardoe to attempt end-to-end swim of Lake Como
Open water swimmer Hector Pardoe will attempt a continuous 47km swim from Como to Gera Lario on 10 August 2026,…
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Break to record maker
Simone Blaser is an award winning swimmer, the founder of Swimwild Escape and the first person to swim the 54km…
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Line of departure: immersion and connection
British Army Veteran, London Firefighter & Founder of Line of Departure, Matt Underwood shares his story and how he created…
