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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“My friends think I’m a fish…”
Our October cover star is open water swimmer Stephen Peters from Chichester. We caught up with him to find out a bit…
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Winners of #swimselfie contest announced
We are excited to announce the winners of the Women’s Adventure Expo #swimselfie contest in association with A Lotus Rises.…
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RLSS and British Triathlon launch SH2OUT website and swimmer survey
Sh2out, a new partnership to promote safe open water swimming, announced the launch of its website and swimmer survey at…
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Where to find our May 2017 Issue
Outdoor Swimmer retailer list
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New Year’s Day charity swim raises £4,365
Men, women and children take to the chilly water to raise money for charity
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ChillyMcFillies complete epic four-person two-way Loch Lomond relay
After two years of hard training, and a week before her attempt at a record-breaking two-way four-person relay swim of…
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James Goddard joins SwimQuest team for new open water training camps
Three-time Olympian James Goddard has signed up as a coach with swim travel company SwimQuest with his first trip scheduled…
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Inaugural Open Water Swimathon – last spaces!
The Swimathon Foundation, the charity behind the hugely successful Swimathon campaign, has announced the introduction of a new challenge as…
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13th Annual Sheko Challenge in Hong Kong
The 13th Annual Sheko Challenge was held on 9th July 2017. Some of Hong Kong’s top swimmers and runners descended…
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Trump to swim English Channel
Donald Trump has today (1 April 2017) announced his intention to become the first head of state to swim the English…
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Last chance to enter MCS Big Sea Swim at Eastbourne
Entries closing Wednesday 13 July for Marine Conservation Society Big Sea Swim
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Gemmell takes gold at US Open Water National Championships – eventually
Andrew Gemmell was confirmed winner of the US Open Water National Championships at the weekend – after having previously been…
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Santa Barbara Channel Swimming Association celebrates 10 years
This year, SBCSA celebrates ten years of supporting and sanctioning swims in the coastal region of Southern California
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With this swim I thee wed
Couple tie the knot in world's first swimming holiday wedding
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Local victory for Xin in World Cup in Chun’An
Xin Xin and Simone Ruffini take gold in China
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A celebration of open water swimming and a celebration of childhood
The Summer Long follows children learning to be safe in the open water
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Liane Llewellyn Hickling plans to be first to swim non-stop round Anglesey
Record breaking swim is expected to take more than 24 hours and cover over 70 miles
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Two in a row for Mark Deans at Red Bull Neptune Steps
Described as an ‘uphill swimming race’, the Red Bull Neptune Steps event is more of a cross between an open…
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RLSS launches new open water lifeguard qualification
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), the Drowning Prevention Charity, has launched a new qualification. The Open Water Lifeguard…
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Sixth title for Sheppard at Lorne Pier to Pub
Australian open water swimmer Sam Sheppard grabbed a record equalling sixth victory in last weekend’s Lorne Pier to Pub, a…
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Go plastic-free in June
Ditch single-use items to highlight growing plastic problem in our seas
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Denmark to host European Open Water Swimming Cup
For the second year in a row, the Danish Swimming Federation is hosting the elite European Open Water Swimming Cup…
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RLSS UK and British Triathlon launch partnership to support growth of safe open water swimming
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) and British Triathlon have announced a new three-year partnership to support the…
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Zone3 launches its 2016 range
Wetsuit and triathlon brand Zone 3 has just announced the launch of its new range for the season
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Record numbers take part in the Big Chillswim
Four years ago a winter swimming gala in Windermere might have seemed like a bit of a risky proposition
