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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East London Waterworks Park one step closer to reality
East London Waterworks Park – a volunteer-led community project working to transform an industrial site in east London into a bio-diverse…
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Bárbara Hernández completes longest ever swim in Antarctic waters
Known as ‘The Ice Mermaid’, Chilean open water swimmer Bárbara Hernández has become the first person to swim 2.5km in…
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New petition launched to prevent pollution at Teddington Lock
Thames Water recently announced plans to abstract water from the Thames close to where the Teddington Bluetits swim and replace…
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Learn how to apply for bathing status for your local river
As part of an exciting campaign, the Rivers Trust and Surfers Against Sewage are hosting a webinar for communities interested…
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IISA 5th World Championships: Team Ireland report
Team Ireland sent 34 swimmers to the fifth edition of the International Ice Swimming Association World Championships.
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IISA 5th World Championships: Team GB Report
The fifth world championships of the International Ice Swimming Association took place in Samoëns, France, between 12 and 15 January…
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A letter from Ram Barkai, IISA Founder and Chair
IISA Founder and Chair, Ram Barkai looks back on the successes of the Fifth World Championship held in Samoëns, France…
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RNLI on the lookout for new lifeguards
The RNLI is on the hunt for budding lifeguards to launch their lifesaving careers on the UK’s most popular beaches.
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Trends in Outdoor Swimming 2023
Do people change their swimming habits in winter? What is the most common motivation for swimming outdoors? And is our…
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Teddington Bluetits disrupt Thames Water filming
When Thames Water decided to use a stretch of the river near Teddington Lock to film a new advert, they…
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The Lido returns to the Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival 2023
The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA), a national governing body for swimming, will once again host the Lido – a free…
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A 12-hour swimming relay for Ukraine’s children
Three schoolboys from Hastings are taking part in a 12-hour non-stop swimming relay to raise money for children affected by…
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Fifty Four Days set for US premier at Pan-African Film Festival
Fifty Four Days – a film about a spirited young woman who turns to wild swimming in search of answers…
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Join Swimathon 2023
English Olympic swimmers Duncan Goodhew MBE and Mark Foster have added their support to this iconic swimming challenge.
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A year of full moon swimming
When a bout of Covid left her unable to celebrate her 40th birthday on New Year's Eve, Menna Jones decided…
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Swimming 40 lakes in Switzerland
For her 40th birthday, Julia Weber gave herself a gift: a challenge to swim in 40 lakes in Switzerland in…
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Andy Spencer completes 365 daily swim challenge in memory of his father
Thames ferry captain Andy Spencer has completed his year-long swimming challenge in memory of his father Francis
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Mindfulness Dip: supporting new parents to come back to themselves
Danielle Campbell tells us about her Mindfulness Dip group, a community swim group that provides a creche, kit and transport…
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The story behind our ‘rest & reflection’ cover by Beth Squire
Woodland bathing, feeling immersed in nature and embracing the simple joy of swimming outdoors: Beth Squire shares the story behind…
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Swim Travel Guide 2023
Where will your swim adventures take you in 2023? Download our Travel guide for some swimspiration.
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New year, new outdoor swimming kit
Thinking of splashing out on a new piece of outdoor swimming kit for 2023? We have your guide to five…
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Open water swimming taking off in New York City
Add New York City to your swimming bucket list in 2023, including a swim around the Statue of Liberty.
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What did we learn from last year’s survey?
…and why you should complete this year's survey to help shape the future of outdoor swimming – and for a…
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Reflections and intentions for 2023
We asked the Outdoor Swimmer team, contributors and our community to share reflections on 2022 and their open water intentions…
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Take the Outdoor Swimmer Christmas quiz 2022
2022 was a year of great lake swims, a much-anticipated lido opening and more North Channel crossings than you can…
