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 Henley Swim festival wins top rated swimming event for 4th year in Racecheck Awards
We're delighted to see Racecheck have today announced that the Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival has won the Top Rated…
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Galway swimmer to take on the length of the River Shannon in memory of late brother
This summer, Aidan Sheridan will set out to swim the entire length of the River Shannon in Ireland in memory…
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Ice Sevens swimmer Kate Steels wins WOWSA Award for Woman of the Year
We're thrilled to see Kate Steels win the WOWSA Award for Woman of the Year.
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RNLI’s message on cold water risks
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) are reminding swimmers and dippers to be aware of the risks after revealing that…
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Shotgun cartridges, false toenails and a bus chair all found on UK beaches last year
Shotgun cartridges, a bus chair, false toenails and a CCTV camera are among some of the oddest items found by…
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Devon Vicar plans 40 sea swims for Lent to raise money for homeless
Devon Vicar, Father Gary Deighton is planning to do 40 sea swims for Lent, despite not liking cold water.
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Cold water success at 10th Eastern Bay Invitational International Ice Mile Swim
Swimmers John Ryan and Ned Denison finished in a dead heat, in the cold
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Chloë McCardel nears World Record for most English Channel crossings
Last year Chloë McCardel swam her 37th crossing of the English Channel, beating the Men’s World Record of 34 Channel…
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Governing bodies launch new venue accreditation initiatives in England and Wales to promote safe outdoor swimming
National governing bodies for swimming and triathlon in England and Wales have launched two new accreditation initiatives for open water…
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New Isle of Wight swimming experience provider to support people with disabilities access the sea and beaches
Swim the Wight, a community interest company, operates under the strapline: “Improving lives with vitamin sea.” It is a new…
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Surfers Against Sewage report reveals most littered branded products found on UK beaches
Almost two-thirds of branded packaging pollution found on UK beaches can be traced back to 12 companies, a report from…
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Rising sea temperatures could explain increase in jellyfish blooms across British coastline
A global and UK-wide increase in sea temperatures could be the reason why there have been more blooms of jellyfish…
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Sportswear brands HUUB and Yonda unveil ‘Support British Brands’ campaign
Specialist wetsuit and apparel brands HUUB and Yonda have unveiled a collaboration that asks UK triathletes to ‘Support British Brands’.…
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Trends in Outdoor Swimming Report – Available now
We are excited to launch of our first annual Trends in Outdoor Swimming Report. It includes findings from our survey…
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Restoration work at Britain’s oldest lido to commence in spring
After a successful local fundraising campaign, restoration work at Cleveland Pools, the UK’s oldest public lido, is finally set to…
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Trends in Outdoor Swimming #2 – Survey now live
Outdoor Swimmer’s first trends report, published in February 2021, revealed the huge importance swimmers put on their activity as a…
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Speedo Mick joined by ice swimmers for 15-mile charity walk from Kendal to Carnforth
As you read this Michael Cullen is eight days away from completing his 2500-mile walk around the UK. Dressed only…
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Open water swimmer Ferry Weertman announces his retirement from elite competition
Dutch open water swimmer and Olympic gold medallist Ferry Weertman has announced his retirement from professional swimming. A competitor in…
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Lewis Pugh completes Greenland protest swim to highlight climate crisis
UN Patron of the Oceans Lewis Pugh has completed his protest swim in Greenland ahead of the UN climate talks…
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Lords support growing campaign for clean and healthy rivers
The second reading of the Environment Bill saw peers discuss water quality and the levels of sewage entering rivers through…
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Epic Events partners with Aquasphere
Epic events & Chillswim, the teams behind a series of open water swim events which take place in the iconic…
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Marine Conservation Society’s annual Great British Beach Clean returns next week
The Marine Conservation Society is set to hold its annual Great British Beach Clean next week, with events running from…
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Neil Agius completes 52-hour marathon swim from Sicily to Malta
Maltese marathon swimmer Neil Agius entered the marathon swimming history books on 30 June, after completing a 125.6km, 52-hour swim…
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FINA to ‘review’ use of Soul Cap swim caps after backlash
The International Swimming Federation (FINA) have released an official statement in response to backlash it received over a decision to…
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Outdoors brands announce wetsuit upcycling scheme
Sustainable climbing brand Dirtbags have teamed up with Inland Sea to collect old wetsuits to upcycle into surfer and swimmer-friendly…
