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Open water competent vs a ‘good’ swimmer
If you think that you're not a good enough swimmer to try wild swimming, you might be wrong.
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In with a splash!
Twelve years ago Outdoor Swimmer contributing editor Jonathan Cowie swam his first open water event at the Great North Swim…
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How to enter open water safely
One of the joys of swimming outside is the opportunity to indulge your wild side and explore new locations from…
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Celebrating International Women’s Day 2022
International Women’s Day is just around the corner, and we’re absolutely thrilled to see how women around the world have…
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How to carry your phone while swimming, if you want to take pictures
What are the best options for carrying your phone while swimming so you can easily access it to take pictures?
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How to swim safely under a full moon
Swimming under a full moon isn’t just an exhilarating way to experience a different side of outdoor swimming, it’s also…
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Should you accessorise for cold water swimming?
Is it better to use gloves and socks for comfort in cold water, or toughen up and deal with it?
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Swimming with Raynaud’s
We're frequently asked about Raynaud's and cold water swimming, so we investigated
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Why do we have to keep defending the safety of swimming?
You probably noticed the news last week that Brighton Council will be taking steps this year to discourage people from…
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Looking for the perfect change of scenery this summer?
Swim for WaterAid at the Great Swim Series this June and your fundraising will help the 1 in 10 people…
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Bright future ahead for outdoor pools
Emma Pusill, co-author of The Lido Guide, on why lidos offer so much opportunity for their local communities After what…
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8 things to consider before swimming in cold water
Co-founders of SwimQuest Swimming Holidays, John Coningham-Rolls and Alice Todd share some important tips for what to consider before a…
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Understanding the dangers of cold water shock
Our editorial assistant and rookie cold water swimmer experiences cold water shock for the first time If you have ever…
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How to acclimatise yourself to cooler water
Before we had swimming pools, everyone one swam outside. After generations of plodding up and down between lane ropes we’ve…
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Diary of a wandering swimmer – a bit Wuthering Heights
It feels like ages since I have shared a swim. It’s not that I haven’t been swimming. On the contrary,…
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Open water safety tips from the RNLI
We speak to Samantha Hughes, National Water Safety Partner for the RNLI, for advice on how to stay safe in…
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Making outdoor swimming more accessible for people with disabilities
Disabled swimmer Sophie Etheridge on her mission to help make open water swimming more accessible for people with disabilities For…
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5 reasons why runners should try outdoor swimming
Not only could outdoor swimming help you become a better runner, it also has a lot of other benefits. Here…
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What clothing do I need for cold water swimming?
What should you wear on your head? Do you need a changing robe? Outdoor Swimmer’s Jonathan Cowie answers some frequently…
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Chilly Challenges
It’s no secret that outdoor swimmers love a swimming badge. Some of us will do anything to earn one, not…
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A brief guide to James Clear’s Atomic Habits for outdoor swimmers
How to apply the ideas from Atomic Habits by James Clear to becoming a better swimmer
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Six Reasons to Do a Full Moon Swim
Full moon outdoor swimming is a thing, here’s why: 1. Rarity value We only have 12 or 13 full moons…
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Should swimmers learn to embrace pain?
Jonathan Cowie chats to writer Linda Rodriquez McRobbie about how changing your relationship with pain can open you up to…
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River swimming in winter
First light. The Thames is flowing into London at about 400m3/s. That means nearly 1.5 million tons of water per…
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Orca wetsuits: Neoprene isn’t recyclable – but can it be sustainable?
Sponsored by Orca We speak to wetsuit makers Orca about their mission to minimise their impact on the environment As…
