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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Designate new river bathing sites across England, says environment manifesto
The Conservative Environment Network (CEN) has unveiled a new manifesto outlining six ways the government can tackle river pollution.
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Only official swimming spot on the Thames fails bacteria safety tests
Wolvercote Mill Stream in Oxford – the only officially designated swimming spot on the Thames – has failed bacteria safety…
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Watch the Kendal Mountain Festival online
Join the adventure from home with the Kendal Mountain Festival Online Pass. Plus more details on the much-anticipated Outdoor Swimming…
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Amber Fillary sets 104.8m underwater swim record
South Africa’s underwater ice swimming record holder, Amber Fillary, has completed a record breaking 104.8m underwater swim with just one…
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Deposit Return Schemes needed to stop litter on beaches, says Marine Conservation Society
Drinks-related litter was found on 93% of beaches surveyed during the Great British Beach Clean, showing the need for Deposit…
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Listen to endurance swimmer Lewis Pugh on a new podcast
Endurance swimmer and UN Patron of the Oceans, Lewis Pugh talks about his role as an advocate for the ocean,…
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A smart swimsuit: is that even a thing?
WHOOP announces the launch of “the world’s first truly smart swimsuit”
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Sculptures installed around Isle of Man to tackle plastic waste
'Fill a fish' sculptures installed to encourage recycling and reduce plastic waste around Isle of Man coastline.
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Join the Outdoor Swimmer team at Portishead Popsicle
Entries are open for Portishead Popsicle, a festive cold water swimming gala on Saturday 10 December.
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Christmas Gifts for Outdoor Swimmers 2022
Unique and thoughtful gifts for wild swimmers, cold water dippers, open water racers and marathon swimmers
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Top spotted jellyfish revealed in UK marine study
Compass and moon jellyfish among top-spotted species in Marine Conservation Society study.
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Get 50% off entry to the Henley Swim Festival 2023
Set a reminder! The Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival 2023 opens for registrations at 8am on Monday 7 November, with…
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Tales from the WaterAid Swim Marathon
As the WaterAid Swim Marathon wraps up for another year, we talk to two swimmers about the experience and consider…
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Join us at Kendal Mountain Festival 2022
Meet editor Ella Foote and gear editor Omie Dale at Kendal Mountain Festival – the biggest adventure festival in the…
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Swim for Climategames this November
Help us remove plastic from the world's oceans by joining one of our November events on the Climategames app.
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The Swimmers: official trailer is out now!
Watch the official trailer for Netflix film, The Swimmers. Then read more about the remarkable real journey behind the film,…
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Henley Mermaids set to complete 100+ mile River Thames swim
On 5 November, the Henley Mermaids will swim under Henley’s iconic bridge as they complete their 100+ mile swim along…
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New lifeboat charity to support independent lifeboats across the UK
Launch of new lifeboat charity to support preservation and protection of life on the water.
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Swim England to make swimming more accessible and inclusive
A nationwide survey carried out by Swim England is set to help make water-based activity more accessible and inclusive.
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Dryrobe pledges to donate £100,000 each year to the RNLI
The original changing robe manufacturer, dryrobe®, has announced a partnership with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), making a pledge…
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BBC Wales investigates river pollution
The ecological decay of the River Wye and its tributaries are the subject of an investigative BBC programme examining river…
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Beyond Swim launches new Cold Water Swimming Guidance
With the cold water season approaching, Beyond Swim have launched their Cold Water Swimming Guidance so that their accredited venues…
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Bristol swimmers campaign for River Avon bathing rights
Protestors take to College Green in Bristol to campaign for River Avon bathing rights.
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Jasmine Harrison completes full length of Britain solo swim
Enduring jellyfish stings, a shark encounter and a live military exercise, 23-year-old teacher Jasmine Harrison lands another world record as…
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UN patron Lewis Pugh attempts world’s first swim across the Red Sea
Lewis Pugh's swim across the Red Sea highlights the vulnerability of coral reefs, which support 25 per cent of all…
