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Paralympic swimmer Melanie Barratt to take on the English Channel

This week, the BBC reported that Paralympic champion Melanie Barratt is hoping to become the first blind woman to cross the English Channel solo.

Splash Foundation launch universal, free learn-to-swim streaming series

Online lessons teach the complete swimming journey, from absolute beginner to confident swimmer.

Finisterre launches long-awaited Seasuit Project and 'buy one, gift one' initiative

The full-coverage suits are being sent to charity partners to allow new communities to begin their own relationship with water.

Synchronised swim for Ukraine

IMSHOF holds first Awards dinner in since 2019

The International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame (IMSHOF) held its first live ceremony since the covid-19 pandemic on 7 May at the prestigious and beautifully situated Circolo Canottieri, in Naples.

Outdoor Swimmer partners with iconic London Swim Serpentine for 2022

London swim event Dock2Dock unleashes new discounted charity tickets

Dock2Dock, the unique open water swimming event in the heart of London, is back on 3 September 2022 with an exciting new fundraising challenge. After the success of last year’s fundraising event, Dock2Dock promises to be another action-packed day of open water swimming.

Travel Matters wild swimming and writing retreat returns for 2022

Travel Matters, an award-winning independent luxury travel agency in London, is bringing back its unique Wild Swimming and Writing retreat facilitated by actress, writer and Channel swimmer Doon Mackichan for 2022.

Queen of the channel Chloë McCardel launches four new lightship swims

Australian record-breaking marathon swimmer and Queen of the Channel Chloë McCardel has this week announced four new swims from some of England's most Famous maritime landmarks.