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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Unsinkable: the story of Alan Corcoran’s swim of the length of Ireland
A new film about Alan Corcoran's 500km swim along the coast of Ireland premiered at the Wander Wild Festival in…
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Andy Donaldson: Flying the flag for mental health
Oceans Seven challenger Andy Donaldson tells us why he's raising money for the Black Dog Institute, a mental health charity…
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Call for ‘swim-along’ interviews in Windermere
PhD researcher calls for ‘swim-along’ interview participants at Windermere to examine the relationships between open water swimming and environmental health…
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Para athlete Kira Stevens encourages swimmers to sign up to Endurance Swim Challenge
Multi sport para athlete Kira Stevens is encouraging swimmers to take part in the Endurance Swim Challenge – completing 100,…
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Watch new series Scotland: Ocean Nation
Cal Major, the first person to paddleboard the length of the UK, takes on an exhilarating new challenge in a…
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The Tenacious Turtles are taking on the English Channel
The Tenacious Turtles, a team of four swimmers based in Dorset, are planning a swim relay across the English Channel…
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RNLI saved 30 swimmers’ lives last year
New data has revealed that RNLI lifeboat crews saved 30 swimmers’ lives last year and launched to help swimmers a…
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Oceans Seven challenger Andy Donaldson set new World Record for Cook Strait swim
Ayrshire swimmer Andy Donaldson has completed the third leg of his Oceans Seven challenge – the Cook Strait in New…
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Henley Mermaids launch new Swim21 Challenge
Swim 21 miles in 21 weeks for £21: Laura Reineke and the Henley Mermaids have epic swims planned in the…
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Swedish adventurer’s second attempt at world’s longest unsupported swim
This summer, Swedish adventurer Jari Cennet Tammi is planning his second attempt at the world's longest unsupported swim – from…
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Alpkit launches wetsuit recycling with Circular Flow
British outdoor brand Alpkit is partnering with Circular Flow to close the loop on wetsuit recycling.
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All but one application for river bathing water status rejected
The Government has rejected all but one application for bathing water status for English rivers, angering campaigners. River Deben at…
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Ball gowns on the beach for the finale of this year’s Frostbite Challenge
To celebrate the third year of Julie Harrington’s Frostbite Challenge, 35 “biters” braved the cold at Lulworth Cove wearing finery…
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New Studland Bay eco-moorings to protect seagrass meadows and seahorses
The Studland Bay Marine Partnership has successfully raised the £66,000 needed to install 22 eco-moorings, sustainable alternatives to anchors that…
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Body positivity and swimsuit making workshop
What is it about swimwear that often sends us spiralling? And why is body positivity such an important topic for…
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Marine Conservation Society shares incredible underwater photos on World Wildlife Day
To mark World Wildlife Day 2023, the Marine Conservation Society has shared remarkable ocean photography celebrating marine life around the…
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Wild swimming show ‘SWIM’ is back on tour
Following a sell-out tour in 2022, Liz Richardson's solo show about community, grief and the outdoors returns to UK theatres…
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Healing waters: a new wave of social prescribing
Last summer, a pioneering social prescribing project in South Wales saw a group of young people, diagnosed with a first…
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Swim to clear plastic from the ocean
Outdoor Swimmer is working with Climategames to remove 12,500 plastic bottles from the ocean.
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Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water wants to know where and when you swim
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has launched a new survey to help shape the way they support outdoor swimming in Wales.
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RNLI warns of cold-water swimming risks as sea temperatures drop
Former BBC presenter and outdoor swimmer Louise Minchin has teamed with the RNLI to remind anyone planning a winter plunge…
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Thames Marathon awarded Racecheck’s Top Rated swimming event for 2022
The Thames Marathon – an endurance swim between Henley-on-Thames and Marlow, along a glorious stretch of river – has been…
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Immersive theatre in the River Lark
Take part in an exciting interactive theatrical chase game on the banks of the River Lark – with a chance…
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What do I do if I find a stranded turtle this winter?
An unusual number of young turtles have been washing up on UK and Irish beaches due to stormy conditions – some…
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Send your sleeping bags to Syria and Turkey
Outdoor gear brand Alpkit is working with Sheltersuit to send warmth to Syria and Turkey. Find out how you can…
