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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Outdoor Swimmer magazine now delivered in compostable packaging
We are pleased to announce that Outdoor Swimmer magazine is now delivered to subscribers in compostable bags made out of…
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Coaching first for STA
The STA Level 2 Award in Open Water Swimming Coaching has become the first open water coaching qualification to be…
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RNLI launches appeal to combat the biggest killer of 1–4-year-olds in Bangladesh
The RNLI has launched a Creches for Bangladesh appeal that aims to tackle the childhood drowning epidemic in Bangladesh, which…
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Xin Xin and Jack Burnell win in China
The penultimate race of this year’s FINA/HOSA Marathon Swim World Series took place in hot conditions in Qiandao Lake, Chun'an,…
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Loch Ness for Alzheimer’s
A team of four swimmers has completed a length of Loch Ness as a relay in 14hrs 35minutes as part…
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Swimming from Sealand
Richard Royal claimed the first official swim from Sealand to England after completing a crossing from the iconic Principality to…
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“I’m coming back.” Cameron Bellamy promises second attempt at Barbados swim
On 7 September 2018, at 7pm, Cameron Bellamy set off from Pebbles Beach and started to swim around the island…
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Ross Edgley and Lewis Pugh join line-up for WOWSA Open Water Summit
An impressive list of speakers will grace the podium at this year’s World Open Water Swimming Association (WOWSA) Open Water…
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Rottnest Channel Swim entries open on Monday 22 October
The iconic Rottnest Channel Swim, which takes place in February each year, was forced to remove a large number of…
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Save 30% on Marathon Swims entry!
We’re excited to be media partner this year for Marathon Swims, a new format long distance pool swimming event, which…
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STA wins FAB Collaboration Award for Open Water Swimming Coaching Qualification
The Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) has recognised the STA’s cross-industry teamwork in the development and re-launch of its Level…
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Barbados Open Water Festival expected to attract record number of swimmers
The seventh annual Barbados Open Water Festival will take place from 7 to 10 November and a record number of…
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Around Barbados success at second attempt for Cameron Bellamy
Back in September, Cameron Bellamy abandoned an attempt to swim around Barbados after 66km out of a total of 96km.…
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Breca announce UK national swimrun championships after record numbers tackle Swimrun Gower
Breca Swimrun, a swimrun event organiser in the UK and New Zealand, has announced plans to create a UK national…
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Samsung Cross Bosphorus Swim adopts plastics reduction methodology
The Turkish Olympic Committee, which organises the iconic Samsung Cross Bosphorus Swim, has announced its participation in a programme to…
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First swim across The Wash since 1976
On 22 July 2018, Robert Howlett and Steve Riches became the first to soloists under traditional rules to swim across…
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Cameron Bellamy plans to circumnavigate Barbados
Cameron Bellamy is hoping to become the first person to swim a complete lap around the island of Barbados, a…
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A Swim to Remember
To commemorate 100 years since the end of WW1, Swim on the Wild Side have got together with the WE REMEMBER THEM 1918-2018…
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Channel season off to a record breaking early start
Three French swimmers set a new record for the earliest Channel relay of the year.
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Henley Swim becomes first to achieve SH2OUT event accreditation
Open Water Swimming Ltd, the company behind the Henley Swim event series, has partnered with Royal Life Saving Society UK…
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Tampa Bay Marathon celebrates 20th anniversary in windswept conditions
The 20th edition of the Tampa Bay Marathon took place on 21 April 2018 in rough and windy weather.
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May issue of Outdoor Swimmer out now
Our May issue is out now and full of inspiration for your outdoor swimming adventures. Our Gear section features our…
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Win a Zone3 wetsuit for £1
British open water swimming and triathlon brand Zone3 is offering wetsuits for only £1 during the British summer. The Zone3 Advance wetsuit will…
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ÖTILLÖ Swimrun World Series returns to Üto
The ÖTILLÖ Swimrun World Series continues this weekend with a stop at the birthplace of swimrun. The island of Utö…
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Puffin Swim launches with UK’s first biodegradable swim tow float
Puffin Swim is a new open water swimming company created by Pete and Andrea Kelly, who run the adventure swimming…
