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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Laura celebrates 500 SUB10 swims!
For Laura, it was never about speed or medals. It was about showing up, embracing the cold, and letting the…
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Andy Donaldson smashes record in croc-infested Dam to Dam challenge
Setting a new record (pending ratification), Andy Donaldson has completed his longest solo swim: 55km in the Ord River from…
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Party time: Outdoor Swimmer announces first pool party!
We're celebrating our 15th birthday – and we’re bringing the party to Hilsea Lido. Now, you can join us!
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‘Dirty Business’ stars launch petition calling for referendum on water ownership
Peter Hammond and Ashley Smith, the real campaigners portrayed in Channel 4's Dirty Business, have launched an official government petition…
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Outdoor Swimmer joins the Swimmable Cities Alliance
We're excited to announce that Outdoor Swimmer Magazine has been confirmed as an official Signatory to the Swimmable Cities Charter,…
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The sea swimmer suing the polluters: Jo’s story is coming to a cinema near you
Inspiring new documentary 'Jo In The Water' follows sea swimmer turned reluctant activist Jo Bateman as she takes on one…
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Review: Don’t Be Prey
A documentary about one man’s quest to rebuild his life through swimming the Oceans Seven
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Dryrobe launches its “next‑generation” changing robe, the Dryrobe® Nexus
Dryrobe, creators of the original waterproof outdoor changing robe, has just unveiled the Dryrobe Nexus. They describe it as: “a…
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Join Outdoor Swimmer with our NEW membership
We're much more than an independent, expert-led magazine! Find out what benefits you get when you join our inclusive, global…
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Dirty Business: Why we must watch, care – and still dive in
Gripping and sobering, Channel 4's Dirty Business shines an unapologetic spotlight on what’s been happening to our waterways and asks…
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London to get its first designated bathing area on the River Thames
An idyllic stretch of river at Ham and Kingston could become London's first river bathing site on the Thames, thanks…
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Watch: Iconic river documentary to be streamed online for 24-hours
The ‘Love Actually’ of river documentaries, Rave On For the Avon, will be available to stream on Feb 19th for…
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The open water community has doubled since 2017
A new report highlighting the economic and social benefits of outdoor activity in the UK recognises the continued rise of…
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Special ticket offer for The Caravan Camping & Motorhome Show
Family fun at the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show this half term - with a special ticket offer for our…
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Is teaching swimming one of the happiest jobs in the UK?
Swimming teachers across England have every reason to smile this soggy January according to a new survey by the Institute…
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Dip for a difference
Join Sub10 Club or Wild Sub10 Club this winter and turn your cold water swims into lasting impact - help…
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New cold-water competition at Brockwell Lido
Brockwell FreezeFest, the first-ever cold-water swimming championship at Brockwell Lido in London takes place on Saturday 24 January 2026
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Waris Mills sets new HK360 record
With a time of 10:35:58, British-South African swimmer Waris Mills has smashed the HK360 record in a 45km circumnavigation of…
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The Festive Dip List 2025
What better way to clear your head after Christmas than to run full pelt into the sea? Plan your swim…
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The Anti-Pollution Pirates
Documenting a changing landscape, sharing foraged meals over a fire, creating art from beach debris, this short documentary film by…
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Mayor Khan commits to clean our rivers as London joins Swimmable Cities alliance
London joins cities including Paris, Rotterdam and Budapest in the global drive to restore urban waterways and make them safe,…
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Sub10 Club has started!
As the water cools and the mornings turn crisp, it’s time to gear up for another exhilarating winter swim season…
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Shop our new Outdoor Swimmer collection
Introducing the first drop of our Outdoor Swimmer sustainable clothing collection, a limited edition range of t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and…
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We’re swimming 60K in November! Will you do it too?
We, the Outdoor Swimmer team, are excited to be joining the world's most ambitious virtual swim – #SwimTrek60K
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Guildford Lido celebrates winter opening with free open day
Outdoor Swimmer attended Guildford Lido's open day to run an 'Introduction to Open Water' session
