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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NOWCA’s Sub10 Club encourages new swimmers to try winter waters
New to winter swimming? NOWCA’s Sub10 Club invites newcomers to try cold water for the first time in a safe…
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Dark Waters: new exhibition explores our emotional response to the deep
Lucy Ray’s new photography exhibition, Dark Waters, aims to capture the range of emotions we feel when contemplating unknown depths.
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5,000 ocean activists took a Dip A Day this October
Surfers Against Sewage’s first mass participation event proved to be a roaring success, with 5,000 people immersing themselves in cold…
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Water companies permitting illegal ‘dry spills’ reports Surfers Against Sewage
New report shows evidence of illegal ‘dry spills’ into UK rivers and seas by water companies, as outdoor swimmers continue…
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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…
