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How to plan a wild swim
Want to plan your own swim adventure but don't know where to begin? Dip Advisor Ella Foote explains everything you…
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The long-term impact of lockdown on pool swimming
Simon Griffiths considers the impact of Covid on the long-term growth of swimming While we’ve been celebrating the increase in…
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Keep calm and carry on – and other sea swimming tips
Sea swimming tips aimed at swimmers taking part in near-shore organised swim events or wild swimming rather than long-distance sea…
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Would you swim in polluted water?
The more people swim, paddle and play in our rivers, the more urgent cleaning them up becomes, says Simon Griffiths
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Locked out of your pool? Are you thinking about starting wild swimming?
In England, we have a new national lockdown. For swimmers, pools (indoors and out) and open water venues have to…
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Create your own adventure
Outdoor swimming is the perfect vehicle to unleash your sense of adventure
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How wind shapes the sea
Author William Thomson talks us through how wind shapes the sea
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The attributes of lifelong swimmers
Simon Griffiths on the attributes of people who become long-term or even lifelong swimmers
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Linford Christie OBE on his new interest in outdoor swimming
Linford Christie OBE is one of the most highly decorated British athletes of all-time. In 2019 he joined 10 other…
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Is it safe to swim with your dog?
Swimming with your dog is a fun and interactive activity which can benefit you both. However, it is essential to…
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What goes through an Olympic swimmer’s mind during the open water marathon?
Watching the men’s marathon swim at the Tokyo Olympics, I wondered what was going through the minds of the swimmers…
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9 tips for planning a sea swim
With more of us heading to UK beaches this summer, it is more important than ever that we know how…
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Interview: Adam Knight – Zoggs Learn to Swim Ambassador
Swimming teacher Adam Knight is a Zoggs learn to swim ambassador. We caught up with him to seek his advice…
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Jellyfish: the definitive guide for open water swimmers
Few things in the world of open water swimming generate the same level of confusion, contradictory information and fear as…
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Swimming in the rain: is it safe?
Making the most out of a rainy swim all comes down to the right kit and preparation “Swimming in the rain, just…
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What is a tow float? – and why you need one
What is a tow float and why do you need one? In recent times, tow floats have become an essential…
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Diary of a wandering swimmer – Clova returns
Kate Gillwood enjoys her release from lockdown with a campervan trip, exploring a new swim spot and meeting up with…
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Understanding currents – and how they affect swimming conditions
Author William Thomson on how currents work and knowing when it’s safe to swim in the sea In my previous article, I explored how tides…
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2021 – Adventures Await
Just when you thought things were getting better… Boom. A virulent new strain of coronavirus coupled with Brexit. But we…
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The innocent truth of skinny dipping
Is skinny dipping legal in the UK – and where can you do it?
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Why does swimming in cold water make you feel good
Science suggests plausible mechanisms but not the full story One morning in March, I stood, shivering, on the banks of…
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Diary of a Wandering Swimmer – an urban gem behind a sea wall
Kate Gillwood was born in Galashiels, Scotland, raised from three years old in Yorkshire, found herself in London for 30…
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Should you sign up for a long-distance open water swim this summer?
Event companies have started opening entries for this summer. I’ve seen some chat on social media from swimmers wondering if…
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Surfacing an Aquatic Diaspora
Contrary to the enduring myth, Africans have always been expert swimmers. By Elaine K Howley Kevin Dawson grew up a…
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What is it like to swim an English Channel relay?
One year late – because of Covid – plus the 17 hours and 18 minutes it took to swim across,…
