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Don’t Panic About SIPE
Swimming Induced Pulmonary Oedema is a risk swimmers should be aware of. It's not a reason to stop swimming.
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Winter swimming Q&A with cold water expert Dr Mark Harper
In the second in our new series of Outdoor Swimmer patron events, Dr Mark Harper tells us how his work…
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Why winter swimming is not as dangerous as you might think
We are repeatedly told how dangerous it is to swim in cold water but the risks are mostly under our…
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Raising awareness about the impacts of underfueling with Project RED-S
Project RED-S aims to provide information and a safe space for athletes affected by Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport
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How to swim safely with weeds
“You will get dragged down by weeds!” Just one of many anxious thoughts that might go through a swimmer's mind…
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It’s time to start preparing for winter swimming
The easiest way to acclimatise to winter swimming is to start in the summer swim outside regularly through autumn.
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Starting out – basic guide to outdoor swimming
Getting started with anything new is often the hardest part but with little kit and some basic knowledge you can…
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A beginner’s guide to wild swimming
Daniel Start, author of Wild Swimming, shares his top tips for taking the plunge. ‘Wild Swimming’ is the ancient art…
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How to enter open water safely
One of the joys of swimming outside is the opportunity to indulge your wild side and explore new locations from…
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New NOWCA Wild app supports safety of wild swimmers
This year, NOWCA will be launching a new app which aims to support the safety of wild swimmers. Named NOWCA…
