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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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…
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Surfers Against Sewage calls for official river bathing waters
Over 51,000 people have signed a petition calling for official river bathing spots to help tackle sewage pollution.
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Swimming from Korakas to Skala Sikamineas
On 1 October 2022, Jim McAuliffe swam from the lighthouse at Korakas to the fishing village of Skala Sikamineas on…
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Oxfordshire man becomes oldest Brit to swim Bonifacío Strait
Oldest British swimmer to complete Gibraltar Strait takes on 15.3km Bonifacío challenge for aviation charity, aged 71.
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RLSS launches new lifesaving award
Royal Life Saving Society UK announces launch of new academy for budding lifesavers.
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Bollywood comes to Weston’s new Marine Lake
Almost Synchro swimmers plunge into the newly opened Marine Lake to celebrate Weston Arts + Health Festival.
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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.
