EXTRA,  FEATURES,  Jan/Feb 2026

Education, not exclusion


Venues offer safety, community and inclusivity, which make them invaluable, says adaptive swimmer Sophie Etheridge

The right to swim is a powerful and often contentious topic within the open water swimming community. Across different countries, access to rivers, lakes, and coastal waters varies dramatically, shaped by cultural attitudes, legal frameworks, and safety concerns.

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