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Swim away the blues: the mental health benefits of cold water swimming
We’ve all heard the stories about how cold-water swimming helps promote good mental health. Rowan Clarke asks why icy dips…
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Top tips for festive dips
Christmas morning dips, New Year's Day swims and loony dooks: a madcap dash into the sea is fast becoming a…
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How to ditch your wetsuit for winter swimming
"For a 10-minute winter swim, I'm not sure wearing a wetsuit is worth it. What do you think?" Simon Griffiths…
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Don’t miss out on the joys of outdoor swimming because of sewage pollution
Sewage pollution is a scandal but it doesn’t mean the end of wild swimming
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River swimming guide
Rivers can be wonderful places to swim but can be hazardous. Our guide shows you how to stay safe to…
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5 things you need for cold water swimming
When it comes to cold water swimming, the devil is in the detail. Having the right kit and accessories for…
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After-drop is real (and how to deal with it)
Simon Griffiths discusses the realities of “after-drop” and how swimmers can manage it. If you have spent any time hanging…
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3 reasons why you should keep swimming through winter – and how to do it
When autumn and winter are around the corner and outside water temperatures are creeping downwards, the local pool’s balmy water…
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Cold water swimming: a guide to temperature
Do you like your water 'balmy' and 'alright (once you get used to it)' or 'effing cold'? Read on for…
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Even melons get “after-drop”
Even melons get “after-drop” and this proves that it’s not caused by cold blood returning to your core. When you…
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Understanding tides – and how they can affect swimming conditions
Understanding tides and how they can affect swimming conditions is crucial for sea swimmers safety. William Thomson, author of World…
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How to rediscover your swimming flow after a break
If lockdown kept you out of the water for a while, you may have lost your swimming flow. Here's how…
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How can I prepare for a long swim when I can’t do long training sessions?
Another entry for our occasional “You Asked, We Answered” series This summer, I have a series of long swims planned,…
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5 wild foods to forage after your spring swim
Wild garlic Rock samphire Seaweed – gutweed Wild flowers (gorse, primrose, magnolia) Infuse in tea,
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Diary of a Wandering Swimmer – An Unusual Tide
Kate Gillwood was born in Galashiels, Scotland, raised from three years old in Yorkshire, found herself in London for 30…
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Can I train for a long distance swim outdoors in winter?
We received the following question from Ian in Northern Ireland: I’ve entered a long swim in 2022 and I’m wondering…
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Diary of a wandering swimmer – a clear sweetie
I can see my feet so clearly it almost looks like they aren’t even in water at all.
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Wild Swimming: How to spot a clean river
The state of UK rivers is a hot topic in the media, but are they safe to swim in? Dip…
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The lido initiatives helping to improve accessibility for swimmers
Emma Pusill reports on the positive changes happening at lidos despite the practical difficulties of increasing accessibility
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How to deal with your barriers to swimming outdoors
Outdoor swimming has barriers to overcome before you experience the benefits. It's better to acknowledge them rather than pretend they…
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Mayank Vaid: Swimming around Hong Kong
On 27 October, Hong Kong swimmer Mayank Vaid completed his second full circumnavigation of the island - 45km in 14…
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Anatomy of a winter swim
Winter swimming has the capacity to absorb an enormous amount of time for very little actual swimming. However, that’s not…
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How good a swimmer are you? Try our fun test
There's more to being a good swimmer than being fast
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Does outdoor swimming make Raynaud’s worse?
Raynaud’s symptoms generally disappear when you warm up, but many swimmers are concerned that a repeated triggering of symptoms could…
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When can I start swimming and training outside?
Spring has arrived. The open water is warming up. We’re optimistic about being able to do some outdoor swimming events…
