FEATURES

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

Training sessions April 2019

In August 2019, I’m aiming to swim 21km (plus potentially a little more) at Vidöstern Simmet, which is billed as…
Getting comfortable being uncomfortable in preparation for Neptune Steps

“Today we’re going to simulate Neptune Steps event, as close as we can without having you climb over the walls.…
Training sessions 1 to 15 March 2019

In August 2019, I’m aiming to swim 21km (plus potentially a little more) at Vidöstern Simmet, which is billed as…
What’s coming up in our January issue

In magazines, you always work ahead of the calendar. It’s something you’d think we get used to, and mostly we…
Tackling the 200m fly

Last year, along with lots of open water events, I decided to have a go at the 200m breaststroke at…
Wild swimming spot – Madeira

Ricardo Jardim invites us to swim in the (usually) calm and warm waters off the coast of Madeira island My…
Inspiring youngsters to swim outdoors (safely)

At Outdoor Swimmer we often receive queries from parents who want to support their children’s interest in open water swimming…
Help hold Thames Water to a higher standard

Image: A outfall draining into the Thames The London Waterkeeper, a charity dedicated to cleaning up London’s waterways and defending…
Six brilliant things about swimrun

I’ve just returned, buzzing, from this trip to Croatia and Ötillö Swimrun Hvar. We’ll have a full report on the event…
My Swim Story – Angela Barnes

Swimming outdoors helped comedian Angela Barnes combat her mental health issues We did have swimming lessons at school, but as…
Team Vigour

Caroline Connor, proud Team Vigour member, celebrates her clubmates’ achievements this year Team Vigour is based in Glasgow and we…
View from the water – We need to teach our children how to stay safe while swimming

We need to teach our children how to stay safe while swimming, says Simon Griffiths On Friday 14 July, I…
Sparth Reservoir

Fiona Weir led the campaign to have ‘No Swimming’ signs replaced at Sparth Reservoir Sparth Reservoir is a small body…
Wild swimming spot – Queens Beach North, Scarborough, Australia

Clear water and turtles make Queens Beach North Mark Otter’s favourite swim spot. Just don’t mention the jet skiers… My…
Making winter swimming easier

Inland water temperatures in the UK have, in many places, now fallen into single digits, where they’ll probably stay until…
Nine ways to find your swimming flow

If you swim regularly, you presumably do so because you find the activity intrinsically enjoyable*. You may also have noticed…
Wild swim spot – Denham Waterski Club

Crayfish and grebes are just two of the attractions at Denham Waterski Club – along with hot chocolate and post-swim…
View from the water – Make the world better for swimming

Do something in 2018 to make the world better for swimming, says Simon Griffiths It’s that time of year when…
My Swim Story – Katherine Short

Outdoor swimming has been life-changing for Katherine Short I haven’t always been a swimmer but I have always loved the…
Club page – Cold Turkeys

A team from Serpentine Swimming Club have set a new Channel record, raising awareness of plastic pollution. By Alice Gartland On…
The new generation

Will cold water inspire a new wave of swimmers asks SwimTrek founder Simon Murie I’m really excited to be joining…
Ross Edgley completes epic Great British Swim

On 4 November, Ross Edgley completed his epic 1792-mile Great British Swim around the British Isles. Outdoor Swimmer’s Joanne Jones…
Summer swimming hazards, Lake Zurich and the European Championships

Last Sunday we were at the Thames Marathon meeting swimmers flushed with the success of swimming 14km down the Thames…
View from the water – Interview with water safety campaigner Rebecca Ramsay

In the September 2017 issue I wrote about my experience of appearing on BBC Breakfast Television to talk about water…
Countdown to Christmas

Here at Outdoor Swimmer we are counting down to the Christmas holidays! Up until 17 December (when we start our…