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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Racing the tide: an epic 62-mile swim around the Isle of Wight
An Army Neurosurgeon and Major are undertaking a non-stop 62-mile swim around the Isle of Wight, racing the summer tide…
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Professor Greg Whyte takes on Thames swim world record
The swimming coach who helped David Walliams complete an epic swim on the River Thames for Sports Relief in 2011…
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Local community delivers RLSS Water Smart Award
Volunteers teach school children the basics of open water safety
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Sarah Thomas sets new North Channel crossing record
US marathon swimmer, Sarah Thomas, has set a North Channel record by becoming the first person to complete a two-way,…
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SaveTheWye
This weekend (8-10 July), SaveTheWye is hosting numerous events along the river to spread a sobering message – that we…
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The Lyme Splash is back!
The Lyme Splash, which challenges swimmers to complete a 3.15km course between Lyme Regis and Charmouth, is finally going ahead…
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Plastic Free July: Five tips for reducing your plastic waste as a swimmer
Plastic Free July is a global movement that encourages millions of people to reduce single-use plastic waste everyday. But how…
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London Rivers Week returns
London Rivers Week is an annual campaign inspiring people to celebrate London’s rivers and the many projects taking place to…
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The Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival returns this Sunday
Outdoor Swimmer is delighted to once again partner with Henley Swim for our annual celebration of outdoor swimming in this…
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Newly renovated marine lake opens
After much campaigning, Weston’s marine lake has reopened. Volunteer group, the Mudlarks, organised for a dredger to spend a month…
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Community led swimming ponds for East London
A community group has launched a Crowdfunder project to transform an East London industrial site into community-owned natural swimming ponds…
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Kessock Ferry Swim returns with 300 swimmers
After a fifty-year gap 300 swimmers took to the water in Inverness last weekend for the revival of the Kessock…
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More support for Grange Lido
Eden Project co-founder Sir Tim Smit has backed calls to restore the lido in Grange Over Sands, Cumbria.
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New look for Outdoor Swimmer
Outdoor Swimmer’s website and magazine have got a new look this month. As well as new content, contributors and style,…
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Drowning Prevention Week – How You Can Help
Around 400 UK and Irish citizens lose their lives each year through drowning. Many of those deaths are preventable.
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Swim at sunrise on World Bathing Day
Next Monday, June 22, is World Bathing Day and the Bathe the World Foundation is asking people across the globe…
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Finisterre partners with Circular Flow to launch 100% recyclable neoprene regeneration scheme
Each year it is estimated that a staggering 8,380 tonnes of wetsuits are discarded into landfills or incinerated across the…
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The crisis facing our swimming pools and why more people could drown
The energy crisis is hurting swimming pool operators up and down the country, with many fearing for their future, seriously…
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Spring jellyfish blooms bring turtles to UK shores
This summer, help support ongoing research by reporting your marine animal sightings during your sea swims. The Marine Conservation Society’s…
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Veteran British swimmer takes the plunge again
Distance swimmer and marine biologist Nigel Downing (70) is taking on his second long-distance fundraising challenge in aid of aviation…
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Synchronised swim for Ukraine
Synchronised swimming is all about unity, and as part of the Penzance Arts Festival 2022, you can be a part…
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Images of wild swimmers win silver at 37th Society Of Photographers’ Awards
Photographer Hannah Maule-ffinch has won a silver award at The Association of Photographers 37th Photography Awards for her photographs of…
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Arctic Flappy Nippy Dippers: A Bluetits Event
Following the success and popularity of their first winter swimming event in November 2021, The Bluetits put on a second…
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Hampshire swimmers take action on local environmental issue
A group of outdoor swimmers in Hampshire have fundraised to repair river bank erosion in their loved local spot on…
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World’s largest gathering of mermaids
Fancy playing a part in a mermazing world record? The Mermaid Challenge will take place at Tinside Lido in Plymouth,…
