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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Key events hotly contested at Ice Swimming Championships
The IISA GB Championships 2019 were held on the 5 and 6 January at Hatfield Outdoor Activity Centre, Yorkshire, in…
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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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Marathon Swims announces second venue and new charity partner for 2019
Marathon Swims offers regular swimmers the chance to complete the Olympic open water marathon distance in the pool. It launched…
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Embers Aquatics releases dates for new International Swim Film Festival
To celebrate the recent growth in outdoor swimming, Embers Aquatics has launched a new International Swim Film Festival focused solely…
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The Global Swim Series Top 10 European Open Water Swimming Events for 2019
If you're looking for something different in 2019, check out the Global Swim Series top 10 open water swims in…
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Changes to Ice Mile rules
In an email to members and interested parties on 11 February, the International Ice Swimming Association announced a couple of…
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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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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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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…
