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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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…
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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…
