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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Could you swim 10km this August for the ocean?
Challenge yourself to swim 10km this August as part of our collaboration with Climate Games and you could help support…
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Fergal Somerville completes 34km swim around Inismor
The swim involved battling the complex tidal currents of Galway Bay and took 13.5 hours
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10 reasons why London’s Dock2Dock swim is so iconic
The top ten reasons why you should sign up to the Dock2Dock
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16-year-old Maya Merhige smashes English Channel swim
After her successful crossing of the English Channel on 15 July 2024, Maya Merhige has become one of the youngest…
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Five things we’re looking forward to at this weekend’s Henley Swim Festival
There’s so much more to do at the Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival (13-14 July 2024) besides swimming this iconic…
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16-year-old Maya Merhige to swim English Channel
American swimmer Maya Merhige hopes to be one of the youngest to complete the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming,…
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Ross Edgley: “Pick a swim that excites you”
On 19 June 2024, endurance swimmer Ross Edgley completed a 510km swim in the Yukon River – a feat he…
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July in the swim community
NOWCA introduces outdoor swimming to Blenheim Palace, and a Mental Health Swims host shares his inspiring story.
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Your poo is needed! Take part in a river swimming study
A new study is recruiting participants to shed light on how wild swimmers might acquire antibiotic-resistant bacteria, also known as…
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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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The Big Windermere Survey launches crowdfunder to help continue its water quality research
The Big Windermere Survey has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help continue its vital water quality research on England's largest…
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Last chance to enter Swim England’s London Region Open Water Championships
Regional open water events provide a stepping stone to the National Championships
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Poppy set for fifth mile at Henley Swim Festival
Poppy the 7-year-old labrador retriever will be taking on her fifth Henley Mile in July, raising funds for swimming charity…
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June in the swim community
NOWCA releases their new wild swimming app and Mental Health Swims is on the lookout for new partners.
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How to plan your Swim Marathon Challenge
Swim the distance of a traditional marathon and help people who don't have access to clean water.
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Stand up paddleboarding sessions are back at the Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival 2024
Explore an iconic stretch of the River Thames with a paddleboarding session at the Henley Swim Festival (13-14 July 2024)
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Pickie to Pier Swim returns with original race route from 1910
The Pickie to Pier Swim returns to Bangor, Northern Ireland, on Saturday 6 July, with 200 participants swimming an original…
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Military veteran and double leg amputee swimmer prepares for Triple Crown Challenge
Open water swimmer and double leg amputee Simon Harmer is gearing up to tackle the Triple Crown Challenge next month…
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The Rivers Trust responds to the designation of 22 bathing sites
Following a record number of river bathing sites being proposed for designation earlier this year, the Government has announced that…
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Get your tickets for a special screening of Disney’s ‘Young Woman and the Sea’ on 28 May
Disney's Young Woman and the Sea will open in select cinemas on 31 May but we can offer Outdoor Swimmer…
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Boulter’s to Bray Swim – 2024 event cancelled
We ask: Is it appropriate to cancel a river swimming race because of pollution fears two months ahead of the…
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Sports unite for cleaner water
Seven national governing bodies of water-based sports have announced they are forming an alliance calling for clean open water across…
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May in the swim community
NOWCA and Mental Heath Swims share their latest news, including lifeguard training and an exciting new peer support venture in…
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Shepton Mallet Lido announces new cold water season
Shepton Mallet Lido is now open for cold water swimming, extending the season by eight weeks with plans to open…
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It’s the Big River Watch this weekend
During one of your swims over the Bank Holiday weekend (3-6 May) you can help provide a large-scale picture of…