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Vanishing lakes
The challenge of finding swimmable water is getting harder in some locations, no thanks to climate change and human industry.…
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The Green Hill: Letters to a Son
In 2017, Sophie Pierce’s life changed forever when her 20-year-old son Felix died suddenly and unexpectedly. Thrown into a new…
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Strictly outdoor swimming with Jayde Adams
Comedian, actor and singer Jayde Adams is well known for her antics on television but, like many swimmers, she finds…
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Land’s End to John O’Groats: swimming the full length of Britain
In October 2022, Jasmine Harrison became the first woman to swim the entire length of the UK from Land’s End…
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Para V: a new event for swimmers with disabilities
Rowan Clarke talks to Jonty Warneken about his new challenge aimed at swimmers with disabilities.
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Spring forward, fall back, swim all year
Ella Foote chats to Welsh swimmer Tom Boswell about his ambition to swim 365 days consecutively to raise money for…
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Blind wild swimming: Melanie Barratt’s new passion for the open water
Paralympic champion Melanie Barratt is hoping to become the first blind woman to swim across the English Channel solo. Here…
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Embrace all the challenges
Whether it's a short sprint or a monster challenge, for marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas all swimming challenges are an opportunity…
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H2O to Hollywood: swimmers turned movie stars
Swimmers have lit up the silver screen right from the early days of Hollywood. Michael Renouf shines the spotlight on…
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Paradise in Penzance
Cool harbour dips and geothermal waters: Ella Foote explores this arty Cornish town.
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Research and planning for a swimming challenge
Adaptive swimmer Sophie Etheridge on the importance of doing your research and planning ahead for a swim challenge.
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Water wildlife: Native Oyster
A feast for the Romans and a Victorian staple, the once humble oyster (Ostrea edulis) has had a long and…
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“I survived a swan attack”
During their swim down the length of the River Thames, Henley Mermaids Laura Reineke, Joan Fennelly and Susan Barry fended…
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Take a seaweed bath
While you’re down by the water, why not gather ingredients for a restorative seaweed bath?
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Water wildlife: thick-lipped grey mullet
What’s that flash of silver-grey in the water? Susanne Masters has your guide to the thick-lipped grey mullet (chelon labrosus),…
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Reflecting and planning: how to adapt your swim training in January
January is a difficult month to adopt and stick with new habits, says Simon Griffiths. Instead, use January to sharpen…
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Giving up social media
Would you benefit from a digital detox? Contributing editor Jonathan Cowie reflects on six months of being completely social media…
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Swimming to sanctuary: the story of sisters Yusra and Sara Mardini
Elaine K Howley tells the extraordinary story of sisters Yusra and Sara Mardini, who escaped war-torn Syria to compete at…
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Forest bathing: immerse yourself in nature
Rowan Clarke investigates the physiological and psychological benefits of forest bathing.
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Tailor your own swim training plan
Adaptive Swimmer Sophie Etheridge shares guidance for listening to your body, being kind to yourself and honing your own swim…
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Caro Giles on her love of the moon and the sea
Author Caro Giles' new book tells her tale of life in wild Northumberland with her four daughters. Ella Foote finds…
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Staying awake for marathon swims
Marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas reflects on how she has persevered through sleep deprivation for her long swims.
