NEWS
The latest news from the world of outdoor swimming. Stay updated with stories and events that matter to the swim community.
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Call for visually impaired swimmers and water-lovers to take part in unique study
Are you blind or visually impaired and love the water? Or maybe you’d like to be more involved in outdoor…
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Blind athlete to attempt dual World-Record swims in NYC and English Channel
Gerrard Gosens, a blind adventurer, Paralympian, Everest climber, and Order of Australia Medal recipient, is attempting to swim both the…
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A weekend of open water celebrations on Jersey
Last month the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame held its annual induction on Jersey – one of the world’s…
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Swimming pools are a necessity for the health of the nation, says The Swimming Alliance
The Swimming Alliance has been working with parliamentarians to highlight the importance of school swimming and to raise awareness of…
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Join Rebecca Adlington and James Norton for a 10-hour swim relay in Joss Bay, Kent
On 6 June, just ahead of World Ocean Day, Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington and BAFTA-nominated actor James Norton will…
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June in the open water community
A new swimming lake in Staffordshire joins the NOWCA network and Mental Health Swims heads to Parliament. Stay up to…
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Fall in love with urban rivers at London Rivers Week
From litter picks to tree planting and wetland conservation to river-dipping, it's nearly time for a weeklong celebration of London's…
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Outdoor swimmers wanted for a new psychology study
Psychology researchers from the University of Derby are inviting open water swimmers who have experienced a challenging life event in…
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Learn how to test water quality with STA’s new online course
STA has launched a new open water testing programme in collaboration with the 'Wild Woman of the Wye' Angela Jones
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Swimmable Rivers in London: a bold 10-year vision
An ambitious plan to make London’s rivers swimmable within the next decade
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Does the Sewage Scandal have a silver lining?
Worried about swimming in light of the Sewage Scandal? How to use newly available data to swim with confidence.
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Ross Edgley announces his Great Icelandic Swim: 1,000 miles in 100 days
In May ultra-marathon sea swimmer Ross Edgley will attempt a historic first - swimming over 1,000 miles (1,610 km) around…
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New data reveals water pollution up by a third
The number of pollution incidents recorded by water companies in England is at a ten-year high, according to data obtained…
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Take action against pollution
Sick of swimming in polluted water? Surfers Against Sewage's new #DearJon campaign gives us an easy and effective way to…
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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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April in the outdoor swimming community
Reviving a tidal pool on Scotland’s rugged shoreline and the joys of volunteering for Mental Health Swims – news from the…
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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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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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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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Yes! You can swim in rivers
With headlines like ‘What’s the most polluted place to swim in the UK?’ news coverage coverage is enough to put…
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We want you to join our Wild Swim Relay!
Do you fancy taking part in a unique event? We’re picking a team of subscribers and contributors to get a free…
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River heroes’ film at a cinema near you
The joyful film about a community’s fight for its river Rave On For The Avon is now in cinemas. Following…
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Charity places up for grabs at Swim Serpentine
General entries have sold out for this popular event but don't worry – you can still secure a charity spot…
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Roger Deakin’s memory lives on
A walnut tree sapling from Roger Deakin’s Suffolk home, Walnut Tree Farm, has been planted at John’s Water on the…
