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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New study dips into the world of cold-water swimmers
A short film captures the journey of students and cold-water swimmers collaborating on a research project testing the saliva of…
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Try before you buy at Yonda’s new Retail Hub
Yorkshire swimwear brand Yonda have opened a new Retail Hub in Holmfirth, and they invite athletes and novices alike to…
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Cleveland Pools wins Restoration Project of the Year
The Cleveland Pools Trust has won national recognition for ‘Restoration Project of the Year’ at the Museums + Heritage Awards…
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Water and sewage companies sorry over sewage spills
Water and sewage companies in England have apologised for "not acting quickly enough" on sewage pollution and have announced a…
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Swim to Remove Plastic from the Ocean
Outdoor Swimmer's partnership with Climategames enables you to reduce plastic pollution
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Three Gifts: a contract between two sea swimmers
Mark Radcliffe's new book Three Gifts tells the story of an unusual contract between two sea swimmers, and explores one…
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The Dart 10k is back on for 2023
After an uncertain year, the Dart 10K is set to return this September after finding a “very elegant solution to…
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Swimathon is taking place this weekend
The 2023 Swimathon is taking place at 450 venues around the country this weekend. Although registration for the live event…
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Near real-time data added to The Rivers Trust Sewage Map
Annual data is no longer good enough, says the Rivers Trust as they add near real-time data to their Sewage…
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Pressure from the EA sinks the Jubilee River Swim
The Environment Agency has refused to give a permit for the 2023 staging of a popular marathon swim
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Caution advised for swimmers ahead of Bank Holiday weekend
The weather may be warming up but people thinking of taking the plunge this weekend are being urged to consider…
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Trust in water companies at rock bottom as UK calls for ban on bonuses for profiteering CEOs
As England goes to the polls today, new data from Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) reveals that trust in water companies…
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A Catalina Channel swim in memory of Jody Jones
Later this year Mark Johansen will attempt to swim the Catalina Channel, from Catalina Island to Los Angeles, to honour…
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MySwimathon opens today
Join the world’s largest annual fundraising swim at a venue of your choice and at a time that suits you…
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“The toughest swim of my life”: Oceans Seven challenger Andy Donaldson completes the Molokai Channel
Scotsman Andy Donaldson has passed the halfway mark of his Oceans Seven Challenge, enduring strong winds, currents and severe nausea…
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30 Bays in 30 Days
Liz Stonebridge established the ‘30 Bays in 30 Days’ sea swim challenge in Guernsey in 2013 to raise money for…
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Ten outdoor venues where you can join this year’s Swimathon
Take part in this year’s Swimathon – the world’s largest annual fundraising swim with distances ranging from 400m to over…
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Swimmers wanted for an English Channel relay with Paralympic champion Alice Tai
Paralympian Alice Tai and Optimum Nutrition seek five swimmers of varying experience for an English Channel swim relay in September.
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The Lyme Splash 2023 Water Polo Sea Championship is back!
The Lyme Splash is now fully supported with both events – the Water Polo Sea Championship and the Lyme Regis…
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Join in the Big Midwife Dip to celebrate International Day of the Midwife on 5 May
A group of maternity staff from East Kent are having a celebratory dip on 5 May, the International Day of…
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A third of Brits have stopped swimming because of the cost of living
A new study has revealed that 37% of the UK have stopped swimming regularly due to the cost of living.…
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Four new bathing sites for outdoor swimmers in England
Four outdoor swimming spots in England will become designated bathing water sites in time for the start of the bathing…
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Scale of sewage discharges remains ‘unacceptable’
Swim England and The Rivers Trust respond to new sewage discharges figures released by the Environment Agency.
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Marathon Swims 2023 is now open for entries
Marathon Swims 2023 is back at the London Aquatics Centre, inviting swimmers to take on the ultimate challenge – a Marathon…
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Outdoor Swimmer wins Best Indie magazine 2023
We're thrilled to announce that your favourite swimming magazine has been awarded Best Indie magazine and Best Cover at the…
