Discover more with Outdoor Swimmer

Why join Outdoor Swimmer?

Magazines, exclusive content, webinars with experts, outdoor swimming courses, community group, free swims, pool parties, discounts, competitions and much more. Take a look at what you get as an Outdoor Swimmer member – and how to join today.

You love outdoor swimming, and you want to make the most of it. That’s why we’re here. From your first cold water dip or first open water mile to crossing the English Channel, we can do it together.

As an Outdoor Swimmer member, you’ll be part of a unique global community. You’ll have everything you need to expand your horizons and reach your swimming goals: Ten beautiful magazines a year straight to your door or device, three magazine specials, a full digital library, free swims, a community app, live talks with swimming experts and adventurers, pool parties, priority access to events, plus exclusive competitions and offers. Plus, you’ll be adding to our collective voice as we influence policymakers about the needs of the outdoor swimming community.

How does membership work?

Outdoor swimming is all about community. So, our membership brings you community benefits beyond our flagship magazine that will help you take your swimming further.

If that sounds like something you want to be a part of, choose from our Silver, Gold or Extra memberships. To help you choose the right membership, we’ve broken them down below.

  • 10 print magazines a year delivered to your door
  • 3 free magazine specials a year
  • Free swims in our monthly draw
  • Free access to live webinars
  • Priority tickets to events and pool parties
  • Digitally optimised magazines
  • Free access to our app, including every digital issue and magazine specials
  • Free access to our exclusive community app
  • £££ worth of discounts, deals from your favourite swimming brands
  • Exclusive competitions
  • Big discounts on Outdoor Swimmer courses and products
  • 10 digitally optimised magazines a year on your device
  • 3 free digital magazine specials a year
  • Free swims in our monthly draw
  • Free access to live webinars
  • Priority tickets to events and pool parties
  • Every back issue digitally optimised to read on your device
  • Free access to our exclusive community app
  • £££ worth of discounts, deals from your favourite swimming brands
  • Exclusive competitions
  • Big discounts on Outdoor Swimmer courses and products
  • 10 new flipbook magazines a year to read online
  • Premium content to read online
  • Free access to our community app
  • Discounts, deals and competitions from your favourite swimming brands
  • Free access to live webinars and pool parties
  • Discounts on Outdoor Swimmer courses and products

Which membership is best for me?

Great value access to the digital library and community.

  • Digital magazines
  • Free swims
  • Full digital library
  • Community app
  • Free live webinars & pool parties
  • Exclusive discounts
  • Discounts on courses
  • Competitions

Add-ons and benefits for super-fans.

  • Community app
  • Free live webinars & pool parties
  • Exclusive discounts
  • Discounts on courses
  • Competitions
  • Online flipbook & content

Alternatively, if you’re buying for someone else, check out our Gift Membership options.

Want to take a deeper dive into the Outdoor Swimmer community? Our Patron and Super Patron packages give you all the benefits of Gold membership, plus swim-inspired gifts, a monthly virtual event with an outdoor swimming expert, your name on our Patron / Super Patron page in the magazine to show your support for our independent magazine, and much more. 

  • A free gift each year
  • Your name in the magazine
  • Engagement/follows on socials
  • Print magazines and special issues
  • Digital magazines
  • Free swims
  • Digital back issues
  • Community app
  • Free live virtual events
  • Priority invitations to events
  • Discounts on products and courses
  • Up to four calls a year with one of our team
  • Two complimentary memberships a year to gift
  • A free gift each year
  • Your name in the magazine
  • Engagement/follows on socials
  • Print magazines and special issues
  • Digital magazines
  • Free swims
  • Digital back issues
  • Community app
  • Free live virtual events
  • Priority invitations to events
  • Discounts on products and courses