FEATURES
In-depth features that celebrate the vibrant outdoor swimming community, spotlighting extraordinary individuals and their stories.
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Swimming spot: West Beach, Berneray
Alice Goodridge, author of Swimming Wild in Scotland, is your guide to this beautiful Hebridean beach, famed for its white…
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Swimming spot: Eas Chia-aig Waterfall, Spean Bridge
Eas Chia-aig is a mesmerising double waterfall with a deep plunge pool at the bottom. Alice Goodridge, author of Swimming…
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Swimming spot: Loch an Eilein, Cairngorms
With its fairytale castle, mountain scenery and ancient Caledonian pine forest, Loch an Eilein is the quintessential Highland swimming location.…
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Adaptive swimmer: Sophie Etheridge
Hope is such a small word, but it has huge potential and infinite possibilities, says adaptive swimmer Sophie Etheridge as…
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Sarah Thomas: marathon swimmer
Marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas reflects on the theme of ‘hope’ for our May edition of the magazine.
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A Catalina Channel swim in memory of Jody Jones
Later this year Mark Johansen will attempt to swim the Catalina Channel, from Catalina Island to Los Angeles, to honour…
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In Memoriam: Jody Jones
On Monday, 7 November, swimmer Jody Jones died from bowel cancer. Friend and swimmer, Mark Johansen honours his dear friend.
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Improve your day by setting intentions
Liz Lowe believes setting intentions using a chosen word can have a positive impact on our daily habits and interactions.
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Move of the month: Leg Raises
Leg raises are a core strengthener that target the abdominal muscles. Vivienne Rickman is your guide.
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How do I overcome my self-consciousness to enter a swimming event?
Swimming coach Cassie Patten answers a reader question about to feel less self-conscious when outdoor swimming, and how to be…
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Inspiring us this month: Amr Wolf
In our new series, we will be featuring swimmers and personalities who have inspired us by simply being themselves. This…
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Practise pool turns to improve your outdoor swimming
Simon Griffiths explains how practising turns in the pool can help add strength and conditioning training to your open water…
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Training in open water
With the water getting warmer, it’s time to take your training back to the open water, says Jonathan Cowie
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What to carry in a tow float bag
Tow floats or tow bags and are now widely used by outdoor swimmers, but what do people carry in them?
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Unexpected conflicts over water water use
Simon Griffiths reflects on how water projects can have unintended consequences.
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The wild swimmer of Kintail
Outdoor writer Kellan MacInnes takes on the challenge of wild swimming 28 high altitude hill lochs in a remote and…
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Spring Clean: the healing waters of springs
From geothermal spas to icy plunge pools, Rowan Clarke explores the clean, healing waters of springs.
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Small-scale fishing solutions
Working to understand the livelihood and ecology of small-scale fishing, Rodrigo Oyanedel, researcher at the SECOS Institute, Universidad Catolica de…
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Watch the rise
Warming weather and longer days present an ideal opportunity to sit beside a river and watch the rise – a…
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Water wildlife: Sea gooseberry
Susanne Masters introduces us to the sea gooseberry (Pleurobrachia pileus), an iridescent comb jelly that refracts light like a rainbow.
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Lido Guide: The energy crisis
The energy crisis that has dogged the first part of 2023 hit the leisure industry hard, and swimming pools in…
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How do I transition from a swimsuit to a wetsuit?
Reader Jenny Knights is new to outdoor swimming and has her first open water next month. Swimming coach Cassie Patten…
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Under my skin, under the water
Leilia Dore explains how cold water swimming has helped her and her body communicate with each other again after years…
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How to get the most from a swimming event
You won't regret signing up to an event, says Simon Griffiths. Here's how to make the most of the experience.
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Diving for trash and treasure in the Lake District
Freediver Angus Hosking is on a mission to clean up litter from the lakes of the Lake District.
