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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London’s cool new pool
Earlier this summer, before the heatwaves and hosepipe bans, Sea Lanes opened a cool new pool tucked into Canary Wharf,…
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Hector Pardoe completes record swim of Lake Como
Two-time British Olympian, Hector Pardoe, has swum the entire 47.54km length of Lake Como, in a new Record time of…
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19-year-old American Maya Merhige successfully swims the Strait of Gibraltar
Marathon swimmer Maya Merhige aims to be youngest swimmer in the world to complete Oceans Seven while raising funds for…
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Dryrobe® celebrates partnership with RNLI with limited-edition robe
This limited-edition Dryrobe® Nexus commemorates the brand's partnership with the RNLI and celebrates 25 years of RNLI lifeguard service on…
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WOWSA Awards in partnership with Outdoor Swimmer
Thursday 6 August 2026 is the 100th anniversary of Gertrude Ederle's swim. It's also the day nominations open for the…
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Around the Isle of Wight: a relay swim like no other
What began as a deeply personal tribute to family became a 21-hour relay around the Isle of Wight. Sami Robertson…
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Three films we’re excited to watch at The Ocean Film Festival 2026
The Ocean Film Festival is back, bringing a new collection of captivating ocean-themed films to venues around the UK this…
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All-women team tackle the English Channel on centenery of first female crossing
One hundred years after Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim the English Channel, an all-female relay team is…
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British Olympian Hector Pardoe to attempt end-to-end swim of Lake Como
Open water swimmer Hector Pardoe will attempt a continuous 47km swim from Como to Gera Lario on 10 August 2026,…
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Swim London 10km – Trial Swim
Olympic swimmer Toby Robinson is creating an exciting new swimming challenge in London
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A man with a wild vision
What if every swim you took helped protect the landscape you were swimming in?
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Introducing the WOWSA Awards
We’re proud to announce that Outdoor Swimmer is partnering with the World Open Water Swimming Association (WOWSA) to bring the…
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18-year-old Maya Merhige completes North Channel swim – her fifth Oceans Seven crossing
The US swimmer finishes one of the world’s toughest channel swims in 12 hours, 19 minutes while raising funds for…
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Channel Chancers ponder Oceans Seven bid
A team from Ireland is considering their next steps in a quest to join a very select group
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Sea swim returns to Brighton this July
Swim Brighton is back for July 2026 with three unique open water events along one of the UK's most iconic…
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Gateway to the Sea
A new event aims to help blind and partially sighted people access open water swimming
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Dryrobe® Pure: a new innovation in robe lining
Dryrobe brings our new Dryrobe® Pure – the world’s first 100% industrially compostable inner pile fabric ever used in an…
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Fall in love with urban rivers at London Rivers Week
From guided walks and boat trips to clean-ups and family-friendly activities, it's nearly time for a weeklong celebration of London's…
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Help improve the quality of Britain’s waterways
Sign the petition calling to keep Britain's wastewater treatment standards in line with Europe
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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…
