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In-depth features that celebrate the vibrant outdoor swimming community, spotlighting extraordinary individuals and their stories.

“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Ipswich Life Saving Club

Lifesaving awards are a great way for children and adults to learn water safety techniques and first aid, says David…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Snow swims!

We asked you to send in your pics of your frosty dips. Here are our favourites! Send in your swim…
Kevin Murphy Interview

Outdoor Swimmer talks to marathon swimming legend Kevin Murphy about injury, mentoring and his ambition for one more English Channel…
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…
Flying without wings

In an article for the new issue of Outdoor Swimmer (7 Tips to Banish February Blues, Feb 2018), I suggested…
Breaking the Ice

The Scottish Highlands in winter is not the most hospitable place for outdoor swimming. But when you are training for…
“I’m not fast and my technique isn’t the best. But boy am I happy!”

Comedian Angela Barnes is taking part in the Macmillan All Out Swim challenge. We caught up with her to find…
Eleven Ways to Cope with the Chlorine Box

Becoming an outdoor swimmer can completely change your view of swimming pools. What you once thought of as warm becomes…
My Swim Story – Nikki Ball

Nikki Ball’s family was brought up in the water. After the death of her brother, a family wild swimming trip…
Historic swims – Loch Ness

Loch Ness has long held mystery and intrigue for those willing to stare into its depths. By Elaine K Howley…
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…