FEATURES
In-depth features that celebrate the vibrant outdoor swimming community, spotlighting extraordinary individuals and their stories.
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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.
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Celebrating as one at the Big Swim 2025
On Saturday 8 March there was an incredible turn out of 500 women on the beach at Sandbanks, Poole and…
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Trentino beyond the snow
Northern Italy is famous for its snowy mountain range and ski resorts, but there is much more on offer at…
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UK Cold Water Swimming Championships 2025
More than 700 swimmers from across the world gathered at the UK Cold Water Swimming Championships at Tooting Bec Lido…
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More cohesion for a holistic approach
We desperately need to have conversations at the top of politics that embrace a holistic approach to managing land, water,…
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IISA World Swimming Championships 2025, Molveno, Italy
It wasn’t just ice that was broken at the sixth IISA World Championships in Molveno, Italy, many ice swimming records…
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Sea of tears
Rowan Clarke meets Emma Simpson to talk about her new book Breaking Waves.
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Swimming’s most joyful event?
Did you think swimming events weren't for you? Think again. Rowan Clarke chats to Level Water about their unique swim…
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Why warming up your joints before a swim matters
Do we need to warm up even before a quick swim? The short answer: yes! Preparing the body for exercise…
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Move of the month: Single arm kettlebell press
This exercise strengthens the shoulders and arms for extra power and improves shoulder stability.
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How to prepare for the transition to outdoor swimming
With the first open water events not long away, now is a good time to refresh your open water skills,…
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Don’t let someone else kill your vibe!
Do you find yourself reeling from unsolicited opinions about your training plan? Marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas shares her advice on…
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Swimmers’ cyanotypes: bonding land, water and kin on Loch Faskally
Artist Eve McGovern Miller's upcoming exhibition ‘The Land Remembers What the Water Tells Us’ includes a series of cyanotypes made…
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The importance of rest intervals
Jason Tait explores the importance of rest – an often neglected but vital part of a swim training session.
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March in the swim community
NOWCA shares an inspiring young swimmer's story, and Mental Health Swims wants to hear from participants.
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Springboard diplomacy
Elaine K Howley investigates how a small group of American swimmers and divers helped open China to westerners.
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From Russia with love
The popularity of outdoor swimming in Russia is steadily growing these days, Eugene Gerden reports.
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Is all neoprene harmful?
Rowan Clarke explores how toxic neoprene is responsible for a health crisis, and why the appetite for truly sustainable wetsuits…
