FEATURES
In-depth features that celebrate the vibrant outdoor swimming community, spotlighting extraordinary individuals and their stories.
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Tales from the WaterAid Swim Marathon
As the WaterAid Swim Marathon wraps up for another year, we talk to two swimmers about the experience and consider…
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Join us at Kendal Mountain Festival 2022
Meet editor Ella Foote and gear editor Omie Dale at Kendal Mountain Festival – the biggest adventure festival in the…
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Swim for Climategames this November
Help us remove plastic from the world's oceans by joining one of our November events on the Climategames app.
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The Swimmers: official trailer is out now!
Watch the official trailer for Netflix film, The Swimmers. Then read more about the remarkable real journey behind the film,…
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How to embrace the changing seasons
The cold and darkness of autumn and winter can get you down if you let it. If you find yourself…
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Swim England to make swimming more accessible and inclusive
A nationwide survey carried out by Swim England is set to help make water-based activity more accessible and inclusive.
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Beyond Swim launches new Cold Water Swimming Guidance
With the cold water season approaching, Beyond Swim have launched their Cold Water Swimming Guidance so that their accredited venues…
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Jersey to France relay swim
In July, Audrey Burkley joined Sally Minty-Gravett and novice swimmers and breast cancer survivors Anne King and Angela Harvey-Jones on…
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5 things you need for cold water swimming
When it comes to cold water swimming, the devil is in the detail. Having the right kit and accessories for…
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Swimming from Korakas to Skala Sikamineas
On 1 October 2022, Jim McAuliffe swam from the lighthouse at Korakas to the fishing village of Skala Sikamineas on…
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Are you a strong enough swimmer to do an event?
For your sake, and that of your fellow swimmers, take a moment to consider if you're ready for that event…
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Yoga for open water swimmers – Part 2
Part two of a series of yoga exercises to help improve your swimming both physically and mentally
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A training day in the life of Andy Donaldson
Oceans Seven challenger Andy Donaldson tells us about a typical day in his rigorous swim training.
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After-drop is real (and how to deal with it)
Simon Griffiths discusses the realities of “after-drop” and how swimmers can manage it. If you have spent any time hanging…
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3 reasons why you should keep swimming through winter – and how to do it
When autumn and winter are around the corner and outside water temperatures are creeping downwards, the local pool’s balmy water…
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Yoga for open water swimmers – Part 1
Part one of a series of yoga exercises to help improve your swimming both physically and mentally
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Winter swimming Q&A with cold water expert Dr Mark Harper
In the second in our new series of Outdoor Swimmer patron events, Dr Mark Harper tells us how his work…
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Cold water swimming: a guide to temperature
Do you like your water 'balmy' and 'alright (once you get used to it)' or 'effing cold'? Read on for…
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Kelp: the super power of the sea
We spoke to marine conservationist Cal Major about the kelp forests around Britain's coast, and why they need our protection.
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Why winter swimming is not as dangerous as you might think
We are repeatedly told how dangerous it is to swim in cold water but the risks are mostly under our…
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6 wild swimming spots in the south Lake District
From England’s largest lake to small tarns nestling under fells, the South Lakes has something for everyone.
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Even melons get “after-drop”
Even melons get “after-drop” and this proves that it’s not caused by cold blood returning to your core. When you…
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Health – October 2022
This month the clocks fall back, and we enter darker, colder months in the northern hemisphere. It is the start…
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Record numbers take part in Peru’s Mancora to Vichayito Crossing
Over 200 swimmers took part in this year's Mancora to Vichayito Crossing in the North Sea of Peru.
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Phil Warren first to cross the Bristol Channel swimming breaststroke
Earlier this year, Phil Warren set himself the challenge of swimming all four crossings of the Bristol Channel in one…
