News

Changes to Ice Mile rules

In an email to members and interested parties on 11 February, the International Ice Swimming Association announced a couple of significant changes that may affect how, in future, swimmers can become recognised Ice Milers.

The Global Swim Series Top 10 European Open Water Swimming Events for 2019

If you're looking for something different in 2019, check out the Global Swim Series top 10 open water swims in Europe

New South West Skinny Dip launches to raise funds for MIND

It all started while Ruth Hunt was driving and listening to Simon Mayo on the radio. Jax Higginson, organiser of North East Skinny Dip, called in to the station to promote her event (a skinny dip in Northumberland that’s been going for seven years) and Ruth suddenly thought, we should have one of those in the South West too.

Embers Aquatics releases dates for new International Swim Film Festival

To celebrate the recent growth in outdoor swimming, Embers Aquatics has launched a new International Swim Film Festival focused solely on sharing swimmers’ stories from around the world.

Marathon Swims announces second venue and new charity partner for 2019

RNLI launches appeal to combat the biggest killer of 1–4-year-olds in Bangladesh

The RNLI has launched a Creches for Bangladesh appeal that aims to tackle the childhood drowning epidemic in Bangladesh, which claims the lives of 40 children every day.

The 7th Eastern Bay Invitational International Ice Mile Swim – readers’ swims

On Friday morning, 1 February, Fergal Sommerville received a phone call from Lough Dan. “Sorry,” they said. “The roads to Lough Dan are impassable. You won’t be able to get here tomorrow for your swim.”

Coaching first for STA

Outdoor Swimmer magazine now delivered in compostable packaging