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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Bristol Channel swim in support of Motor Neurone Disease
On 20 September Fergal Somerville became the oldest swimmer and first Irish man to swim the Bristol Channel.
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A training day in the life of Andy Donaldson
Oceans Seven challenger Andy Donaldson tells us about a typical day in his rigorous swim training.
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Winter swimming Q&A with cold water expert Dr Mark Harper
In the second in our new series of Outdoor Swimmer patron events, Dr Mark Harper tells us how his work…
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Active Thames funds Bluetits Chill Swimmers
Active Thames has funded The Blue Tits Chill Swimmers, a Kent-based community of open water swimmers that unites people of…
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Kelp: the super power of the sea
We spoke to marine conservationist Cal Major about the kelp forests around Britain's coast, and why they need our protection.
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New film exposes a hidden story behind River Severn pollution
A new film,‘SEVERN: the poisoning of Britain’s Amazon’, claims that the Environment Agency is failing to regulate the pollution of…
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First two-way solo swim of Loch Lomond
Scott McQuade has become the first person to swim the length of Loch Lomond both ways.
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Health – October 2022
This month the clocks fall back, and we enter darker, colder months in the northern hemisphere. It is the start…
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Record numbers take part in Peru’s Mancora to Vichayito Crossing
Over 200 swimmers took part in this year's Mancora to Vichayito Crossing in the North Sea of Peru.
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New female record set for Loch Awe swim
On Monday 19 September, Alice Goodridge successfully completed her solo swim of the length of Loch Awe, Scotland’s longest freshwater…
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Phil Warren first to cross the Bristol Channel swimming breaststroke
Earlier this year, Phil Warren set himself the challenge of swimming all four crossings of the Bristol Channel in one…
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Cleveland Pools welcomes swimmers for the first time in 40 years
After a 17-year campaign, Britain’s oldest lido The Cleveland Pools has welcomed swimmers following a £9.3m renovation.
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Macmillan Cancer Support becomes the title charity partner of Henley Swim
The Henley Swim Series, four award-winning swim events in the glorious riverside location renowned for the Henley Royal Regatta, has…
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Join us for a Climategames event this October
Download the Climategames app to log your swims and help remove plastic from our oceans.
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Relay team swims from Cornwall to the Isles of Scilly in record time
On 19 September, Plymouth Open Water Swimmers swam from Cornwall to the Isles of Scilly and smashed the current record…
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Bristol swimming club to increase uptake among black swimmers
A swimming club in Bristol is attempting to address the lack of diversity within aquatics, by launching a raft of…
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The Santorini Experience is back this weekend
Swim in the shadow of a volcano at the Santorini Experience, taking place 23-25 September
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Embrace the Elements: a cold water therapy event
A free event celebrating the sea and sea swimming, plus the extraordinary benefits of cold water therapy, is coming to…
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Hampshire Open Water Swimmers repair riverbank
“We are thrilled to be able to help protect the beautiful river that we swim in." An open water swimming…
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Will you join Eleanor in her swimming challenge?
Eleanor is looking for people to join her in her swimming challenge – to swim 70 miles before her 70th…
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Raising awareness about the impacts of underfueling with Project RED-S
Project RED-S aims to provide information and a safe space for athletes affected by Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport
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Swim Serpentine postponed to 2023
Swim Serpentine 2022 will not take place this Saturday due to the preparations for the State Funeral of HM The…
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Swimming caps for afro hair approved by FINA
Swimming caps designed for afro hair have been approved after being banned from last year's Olympics.
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Meet Lynne Cox
In the first of our new series of Outdoor Swimmer patron events, veteran long-distance swimmer Lynne Cox shared stories of…
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How do you train for the Ocean’s Seven challenge?
Chilean marathon swimmer Bárbara Hernández Huerta shares a typical training day for the Ocean’s Seven challenge.
