FEATURES
In-depth features that celebrate the vibrant outdoor swimming community, spotlighting extraordinary individuals and their stories.
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Grounded by water
At the launch of his debut novel, Before We Hit the Ground, Rowan Clarke finds out why Selali Fiamanya swims…
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The diary of a Greek Odyssey
Is there anything more poetic than swimming 100km to save a museum?
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Beyond the desert: wild swimming in Morocco’s heartland
Morocco’s outdoor swimming secrets lie inland, where rivers carve through ancient gorges and mountain lakes glisten under the North African…
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Why I Swim: Emilia Hart
Author Emilia Hart almost drowned as a child yet still loves the water. Her new book, The Sirens, is all…
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Pipsiglass: meaningful keepsakes for the swimming community
Pip Wilson creates figurines and meaningful keepsakes for the swimming community inspired by her love of water
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Swimming: a tool for health across cultures
We're thrilled to introduce new regular contributor, Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi who will be sharing the latest news and views from…
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Beyond borders
What are the universal things that connect us as swimmers, asks marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas
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Kickstart your swim event fitness
Personal trainer Vivienne Rickman outlines how to dryland train for the upcoming season
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Challenge sessions for your swim training
A challenge session is one where you go above and beyond what you normally do in your regular training or…
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World of Water: Meet the swimmers behind our lead feature
The world we live in is messy, turbulent and, at times, downright scary. But around the world, outdoor swimmers, kind,…
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The environment in April
A new alternative to elastane, swimming medals made from drinks cans and a toolkit for protecting your local river –…
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Sensory swimming in April
This is what you can see, hear, smell, touch and taste at the water’s edge this month.
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Spring into the season
Care is still needed for spring swimming as the water is still cold and the weather can be fickle at…
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Ready for departure
Travelling by air can be an daunting prospect for a wheelchair user. Adaptive swimmer Sophie Etheridge shares her recent experiences.
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Mermaid of the seven seas
Open water swimmers need to be ambassadors for our precious blue spaces, Oceans Seven swimmer Bárbara Hernández tells Abigail Whyte
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World of water
From the Sea Nomads to ultra-marathon swimmers, Rowan Clarke explores swimming around the world.
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Which swimming wetsuit should I go for?
To help you narrow down your choices, the Outdoor Swimmer team headed to Clevedon Marine Lake to put four Orca…
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Unlocking cultural significance through adventure swim travel
Adventure swimming is more than just a test of endurance; it is a gateway to deeper connections with the natural…
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Staying safe on swim travels
Swimming in new places may expose you to new and unknown hazards, so take extra care, says Simon Griffiths.
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Meet Kent Nicholas: long distance swimmer and founder of SCAR
In the latest in our Virtual Q&A series, we spoke to long-distance swimmer Kent Nicholas, who created SCAR Swim Arizona…
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Read our Events Guide 2025
Pop the kettle on, grab a highlighter pen and get ready to be inspired to set a new challenge or…
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Tried and tested: Speedo Fastskin LZR Pure Valor 2.0
Do racing suits make a difference, and are they worth the money? Simon Griffiths share insights on the pros and…
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US teen Maya Merige braves rough seas and jellyfish stings to swim the Cook Strait
Seventeen-year-old Maya Merhige has completed the Cook Strait swim (22km) in 14h, 8m. This is the fourth swim Maya has…
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Healthy swimmers’ skin with Neve’s Bees
We meet the founders of Neve's Bees, a natural skincare brand that harnesses the healing powers of beeswax for healthy,…
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Take action for your wild swimming spot with the River Rescue Kit
Environment charity River Action has launched a new toolkit designed to help you take action for your local river.
