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Swimmers to raise funds for mental health by baring all

The inaugural SW Skinny returns for 2020 after a hugely successful public skinny dip event at Summerleaze Beach in Cornwall last year

Homeless boy swims from Robben Island to Big Bay

Former homeless boy and refugee, Thabiso Molefi, a 19-year old from Cape Town, South Africa, has completed the open-water crossing from Robben Island to Big Bay on his first attempt.

WOWSA awards 2019

The World Open Water Swimming Association (WOWSA) have announced their selection of outstanding individuals for their 2019 awards.

Wild in the City! Sneak preview of the January issue of Outdoor Swimmer

January issue of Outdoor Swimmer on sale now

London lidos to host Crisis fundraising events for homelessness

Londoners are being urged to take an icy plunge this December in order to raise money for people experiencing homelessness across the UK this winter.

Sam Penny unsuccessful in first winter crossing attempt of English Channel

Australian to attempt to become first person to swim the Channel in winter

This December, 46-year-old extreme swimmer, Sam Penny, will battle through numbingly cold water, freezing winds and physical exhaustion in an attempt to become the first person to swim the English Channel in winter.

Robben Island declared a Marine Protected Area

Aspiring Robben Island swimmers will now need to seek permission from the Island to swim there after it was declared a Marine Protected Area (MPA) by the Table Mountain National Park.

Dip a Day December