FEATURES
In-depth features that celebrate the vibrant outdoor swimming community, spotlighting extraordinary individuals and their stories.
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Diary of a wandering swimmer – where the crabs are blue
Kate Greenwood was born in Galashiels, Scotland, raised from three years old in Yorkshire, found herself in London for 30…
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My Swim Story – Billie Oliver
Swimming outdoors has given Billie Oliver a purpose in life after the death of her daughter My swim story began…
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Cassie Patten’s clingfilm visualisation technique
Last weekend I went along to a SwimQuest Skills session at Hampton Lido. The session was led by Cassie Patten,…
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“Winter swimming has become a way of life”
Our February cover star is outdoor swimmer and editor Katie Kingwell. The cover photo was taken by fellow swimmer John Weller. We…
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Training sessions for Swimathon by Jolyon Finck – Team GB Olympic Swimming Coach
Swimathon 2018 takes place from 27 to 29 April at swimming pools around the UK. With challenges of up to…
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Back to swimming foundations – and why it’s worth it for experienced swimmers
It’s very easy in swimming to accumulate distance in an effort to improve your fitness and strength without ever questioning…
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View from the water – Why you should consider joining a masters swim club
At the end of October each year, hundreds of adult swimmers gather in Sheffield for the Swim England National Masters…
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An Estonian cold water swimming Odyssey
Outdoor Swimmer reader Rowan Clarke got talked into a crazy cold water swimming adventure. When I started winter swimming, competing…
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How to prolong the life of your open water swimming wetsuit
With open water swimming wetsuits, there are trade-offs. That thin and flexible neoprene you want around the shoulders is a…
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Ipswich Life Saving Club
Lifesaving awards are a great way for children and adults to learn water safety techniques and first aid, says David…
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View from the water – wetsuit or skins?
Wetsuit or skins? Simon Griffiths believes we should swim and let swim Earlier this year we had a vigorous exchange…
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How To Make Great DIY Swim Films – Top Tips #4
Week 4 – Sound ‘How To Make Great DIY Swim Films’ is a series of six blogs with some of…
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How To Make Great DIY Swim Films – Top Tips #6
Week 6 – Audio Edit, Final Post & Export Stefan Stuckert is the BAFTA-nominated director of ‘Oceans 7’, a feature…
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Snow swims!
We asked you to send in your pics of your frosty dips. Here are our favourites! Send in your swim…
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Kevin Murphy Interview
Outdoor Swimmer talks to marathon swimming legend Kevin Murphy about injury, mentoring and his ambition for one more English Channel…
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How to fall in love with swimming
Is this what your local pool looks like in January? Seventeen days. That, apparently, is the time it takes most…
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Flying without wings
In an article for the new issue of Outdoor Swimmer (7 Tips to Banish February Blues, Feb 2018), I suggested…
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Breaking the Ice
The Scottish Highlands in winter is not the most hospitable place for outdoor swimming. But when you are training for…
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How To Make Great DIY Swim Films – Top Tips #2
'How To Make Great DIY Swim Films' is a series of six blogs with some of BAFTA-nominated director Stefan Stuckert's…
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View from the Water – Terry Laughlin tribute
The death of Terry Laughlin is a sad loss to the swimming community, but his legacy will live on. By…
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How To Make Great DIY Swim Films – Top Tips #3
'How To Make Great DIY Swim Films' is a series of six blogs with some of BAFTA-nominated director Stefan Stuckert's…
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Mindful swimming: six fun things to try while swimming to keep you focused on the moment
Swim down and meet the fish With swimming, it’s easy to get wrapped up in performance measures (how far did…
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Swimming Durdle Door with the Wild Swimming Brothers
The Wild Swimming Brothers have teamed with Adventure Uncovered for a weekend of wild swimming in Dorset on 2-3 September 2017. This…
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Top five sea arch swim adventures
If you’re looking to spice up your usual swimming routine, then sea arches are the perfect place to start. These…
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Dedicating life to promoting open water swimming
Outdoor Swimmer talks to Miguel Rahola, co-founder of Marnaton, one of Spain’s premier open water swimming event organisers Marnaton organises…
