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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Open water upgrade for FORM goggles
FORM will connect with Apple and Garmin watches this summer
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LIDO: a short film by Angela Bruce
Directed by Angela Elvira Bruce Hampstead Heath’s Lido is an oasis in an urban metropolis to many Londoners. The pool,…
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Episode 4 of Downstream, our audio series for outdoor swimmers. This episode: wild swimming and the restorative power of nature
Episode 4 of Downstream explores the restorative power of wild swimming and time spent in nature. We swim across the…
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Free water safety toolkit from the RLSS
As a result of Covid-19 RNLI lifeguards are not currently operating and many supervised open water venues are still closed.…
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Swim England cancels all its events for 2020
Swim England, the National Governing Body for swimming in England, announced on 27 May that it has cancelled all its…
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Sh2out publish new coronavirus guidance for outdoor swimmers and venues
Following government announcements that outdoor swimming is a permitted form of exercise, Sh2out has published new guidance for both outdoor…
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When will pools re-open? Latest coronavirus updates
For outdoor swimmers who rely on swimming pools, whether to train and keep fit for open water events, to exercise,…
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Swim England publishes guidelines to help pools return to ‘new normal’
Swimmers could be required to arrive at pools having booked in advance and dressed ready to swim as part of…
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Woman swims to France while tied to her washing line
Karen Sandford of Harlow, Essex, has completed the unenviable challenge of ‘swimming the Channel’ in a paddling pool in her…
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“I’m not ‘ready’ for the first time in years”: life as an extreme swimmer unable to swim
Extreme swimmer Sam Penny shares how he's coping as a record-breaking swimmer not able to swim
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RNLI urges public not to sea swim
The RNLI are advising the public that they should not take part in any water-based activities on or in the…
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John West Great North Swim & SwimRun cancelled due to coronavirus
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the John West Great North Swim & SwimRun set to take place on 5 –…
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Downstream – episode 2
Welcome to episode two of downstream – our new series of Jackanory for swimmers. In these strange times long-distance mental…
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Outdoor Swimmer Magazine: our plan for surviving the coronavirus crisis
These are challenging times. As a media business, the only reason we are able to continue publishing Outdoor Swimmer magazine…
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Sounds of swimmers
Get your open water fix without leaving your house with the Swim Wild podacst.
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BLDSA announces cancellation of all its 2020 events
The British Long Distance Swimming Association (BLDSA) has decided to cancel all of its events for the 2020 season due…
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Welsh swimmer raises over £5000 for NHS after 21-mile swim in endless pool
A Welsh swim coach has raised over £5000 for the NHS after swimming 21 miles in his endless pool. Dave…
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Swim businesses offer support during Covid-19 crisis
Despite the significant financial impact Covid-19 is having on business as usual, it hasn’t stopped some swimming businesses stepping in…
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Breaking boundaries: March issue of Outdoor Swimmer out now!
We are so excited to introduce this month’s issue, which celebrates the diversity of the outdoor swimming community around the…
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Outdoor Swimmer launches new swimrun magazine section, Swimrunner
In recognition of the growing popularity of swimrun and the interest in the sport from outdoor swimmers, the team behind…
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Getting to know Decathlon and their swim brand, Nabaiji
We recently caught up with Kornel Pintara, a keen swimmer and Commercial Leader for water sports at Decathlon, to find…
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Life in lockdown: exercises to keep your body fit for swimming
With the UK being told to stay at home, we share some exercises to keep your body strong for when…
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What it’s like to be an elite swimmer in lockdown: Team GB’s Alice Dearing
What is it like to be an elite athlete and see your Olympic dreams put on hold? Team GB open…
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How coronavirus will impact outdoor swimming
Not only is coronavirus frightening in itself, the changes it’s forced on society, and the speed with which those changes…
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Waves of Swimspiration – The Movie
Share a 15 second video of swimspiration that offers a wave of thanks and gratitude to everyone doing their bit…
