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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2019 Swim Guide
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London lidos to host Crisis fundraising events for homelessness
Londoners are being urged to take an icy plunge this December in order to raise money for people experiencing homelessness…
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Cameron Bellamy returns to Barbados for the 8th annual Barbados Open Water Festival
The 8th annual Barbados Open Water Festival kicks off today, with Cameron Bellamy returning to Barbados as a special guest…
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The 7th Eastern Bay Invitational International Ice Mile Swim – readers’ swims
On Friday morning, 1 February, Fergal Sommerville received a phone call from Lough Dan. “Sorry,” they said. “The roads to…
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Swimming saves NHS £357m a year, new report shows
New research revealed in a report on the benefits of swimming, has found that the activity saves the NHS and…
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Sam Penny unsuccessful in first winter crossing attempt of English Channel
46-year-old extreme swimmer, Sam Penny, was forced to abandon his Channel crossing attempt this morning as he bid to become…
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Sarah Thomas to attempt quadruple English Channel swim
In August 2017, Sarah Thomas, then 35, of Colorado, swam into the record books with a staggering 104.6-mile unassisted, current-neutral…
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Swim wild and free at Swim Serpentine
Come meet the Outdoor Swimmer team at Swim Serpentine
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Calling all wannabe winter swimmers!
Do you fancy swimming through your first winter but feel a bit nervous? We can help!
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Places filling fast at Brighton Paddle Round the Pier Festival
New challenges introduced for this year's Paddle Round the Pier swims
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Australian to attempt to become first person to swim the Channel in winter
This December, 46-year-old extreme swimmer, Sam Penny, will battle through numbingly cold water, freezing winds and physical exhaustion in an…
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Robben Island declared a Marine Protected Area
Aspiring Robben Island swimmers will now need to seek permission from the Island to swim there after it was declared…
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Bruni and Rasovszky finish top of FINA World Marathon Swim Series
Rachele Bruni of Italy and Kristof Rasovszky of Hungary have finished top of the FINA/CNSG Marathon Swim World Series 2019.
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Countdown to the Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival!
The ultimate swim festival is four days away!
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Selkie Henley Classic 2020 entries now open with early bird discount
The organisers of the Selkie Henley Classic, the sunrise open water swim on the Henley Regatta rowing course, have already…
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Cool Bathing to recycle swim hats
Swim-cap company Cool Bathing is offering a solution for all those swim hats you have collected and don’t want to…
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Lavington School pupils set their sights on the English Channel
In July 2019 pupils from Lavington School in Wiltshire aim to swim the English Channel. Three relay teams of students…
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New festival of open water swimming films and talks
We’re excited to hear about the new Embers Swim Film Festival, a series of swimming-related film festivals and inspirational talks…
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Bridi and Wellbrock win final race in 2018 FINA/HOSA Marathon Swim World Series
Italian swimmer Arianna Bridi and German Florian Wellbrock finished on top in their respective events in the final race of…
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New venue refreshes the Great North Swim
The Great North Swim moved a few hundred metres south this year shifting its location from Low Wood Bay (where…
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All aboard!
SwimTrek launch series of tours exploring Great Britain and Ireland from aboard a square rigger ship.
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Swimming siblings, swimming wild
New book by Wild Swimming Brother Jack Hudson urges us to dive into the natural world and discover your inner adventurer
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Hathersage Lido staying open through winter
For the first time in its history, Hathersage Lido in the Peak District is staying open through the winter.
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Thames Marathon voted best UK swim event in 2017
Recognising the growth in popularity of outdoor swimming, Racecheck, a race review website for endurance events across a range of…
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Jack Burnell battles on with broken rib
When Jack Burnell lines up at the start of the 10km marathon swim at the European Championships, he will be…
