Events and wildlife
EXTRA,  FEATURES,  March 2026

Events and wildlife

Alice Dearing shares her experience about how to deal with wildlife when taking part in events and competition

One of the great benefits of our sport is getting to swim in nature herself. This can range from crystal clear, white beached oceans to lakes set beneath the gaze of mountains or fast paced rivers, which flow through rainforests and jungles.

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