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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“I didn’t make it across the English Channel – but training for it bought me time”
Training alone for hours on end in cold, rough seas, battling currents, swells and jellyfish, all in the knowledge that…
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Events re-starting: Across Mersey Swim 2020
In what we think was the first post-lockdown mass participation open water swimming event in England, the annual Across Mersey…
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Black Swimming Association hiring three part-time volunteer roles
The Black Swimming Association (BSA) have put out a call for three part-time volunteer roles as they look to spread…
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Coronavirus: which lidos and outdoor pools are open?
Since the Government announced that outdoor pools and lidos could re-open from Saturday 11 July 2021, many facilities have gradually…
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Where to swim – which open water swimming venues are opening, and when?
There's still a lot of uncertainty about how and when venues can open
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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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Swim brands adapt to changing market
Popular swimming brands Yonda and Deakin & Blue have launched face masks to help stop the spread of Covid-19. From…
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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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Swim England, British Triathlon and the Royal Life Saving Society UK publish safety advice for open water swimmers following the partial lifting of the coronavirus lockdown restrictions in England
Guidance includes six key safety steps
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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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Swimming Teachers’ Association issues safety advice and best practice guidance for outdoor swimmers and open water coaches
The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA) has released guidance for both swimmers and open water coaches following the ease in lockdown…
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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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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…
