Arctic Flappy Nippy Dippers: A Bluetits Event
Following the success and popularity of their first winter swimming event in November 2021, The Bluetits put on a second similarly-themed swim on 12 March 2022.
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Marathon Swims launches new Spring Swims event at Hillingdon Lido this April
Marathon Swims is the ultimate swimming challenge to open the season, and it's back with some exciting news.
Outdoor Swimmer appoints Ella Foote as new Editor
We are thrilled to announce Ella Foote has been appointed as the new Editor of Outdoor Swimmer, overseeing our print, digital and experiential outputs.
New NOWCA Wild app supports safety of wild swimmers
This year, NOWCA will be launching a new app which aims to support the safety of wild swimmers. Named NOWCA Wild, the app will feature a wide range of built-in safety features.
New short film tells story of how sea swimming helped with cancer diagnosis
An inspiring new short film has been released which tells the story of how one woman used outdoor swimming as a coping mechanism when faced with cancer.
Speedo takes action for equality in the water with launch of Swim United
It's a purpose-led programme developed alongside Better and supported by the BSA to make swimming more equitable.
Devon Vicar plans 40 sea swims for Lent to raise money for homeless
Devon Vicar, Father Gary Deighton is planning to do 40 sea swims for Lent, despite not liking cold water.
Scarborough sewage rebels Sons of Neptune to feature in a new film
Set in Scarborough in the 1980's, the film will tell the story of what happened when the powers that be were challenged by this group of enthusiastic swimmers.
WaterAid invites swimmers to take the plunge and help transform lives with clean water
WaterAid has announced its largest swimming programme to date, from its participation in some of the UK’s largest swimming events to its annual Swim Marathon.
Recently on the blog
- 1 Historic Kessock Ferry Swim relaunched for first time in 50 years
- 2 Clevedon Marine Lake to become the first dedicated accessible outdoor swim spot in the UK
- 3 Tethered swimming – how to train for the open water in your back garden
- 4 Synchronised swim for Ukraine
- 5 Queen of the channel Chloë McCardel launches four new lightship swims
- 6 New documentary celebrates Alan Corcoran's pioneering Irish coastline swim for charity
- 7 Outdoor Swimmer partners with iconic London Swim Serpentine for 2022
- 8 Henley Mermaids partner with Surfers Against Sewage for The Thames Big Clean Up this May
- 9 Images of wild swimmers win silver at 37th Society Of Photographers' Awards
