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Chloë McCardel nears World Record for most English Channel crossings
Last year Chloë McCardel swam her 37th crossing of the English Channel, beating the Men’s World Record of 34 Channel…
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Governing bodies launch new venue accreditation initiatives in England and Wales to promote safe outdoor swimming
National governing bodies for swimming and triathlon in England and Wales have launched two new accreditation initiatives for open water…
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New Isle of Wight swimming experience provider to support people with disabilities access the sea and beaches
Swim the Wight, a community interest company, operates under the strapline: “Improving lives with vitamin sea.” It is a new…
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Surfers Against Sewage report reveals most littered branded products found on UK beaches
Almost two-thirds of branded packaging pollution found on UK beaches can be traced back to 12 companies, a report from…
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Rising sea temperatures could explain increase in jellyfish blooms across British coastline
A global and UK-wide increase in sea temperatures could be the reason why there have been more blooms of jellyfish…
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Sportswear brands HUUB and Yonda unveil ‘Support British Brands’ campaign
Specialist wetsuit and apparel brands HUUB and Yonda have unveiled a collaboration that asks UK triathletes to ‘Support British Brands’.…
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Trends in Outdoor Swimming Report – Available now
We are excited to launch of our first annual Trends in Outdoor Swimming Report. It includes findings from our survey…
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Restoration work at Britain’s oldest lido to commence in spring
After a successful local fundraising campaign, restoration work at Cleveland Pools, the UK’s oldest public lido, is finally set to…
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Trends in Outdoor Swimming #2 – Survey now live
Outdoor Swimmer’s first trends report, published in February 2021, revealed the huge importance swimmers put on their activity as a…
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Speedo Mick joined by ice swimmers for 15-mile charity walk from Kendal to Carnforth
As you read this Michael Cullen is eight days away from completing his 2500-mile walk around the UK. Dressed only…
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Open water swimmer Ferry Weertman announces his retirement from elite competition
Dutch open water swimmer and Olympic gold medallist Ferry Weertman has announced his retirement from professional swimming. A competitor in…
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Lewis Pugh completes Greenland protest swim to highlight climate crisis
UN Patron of the Oceans Lewis Pugh has completed his protest swim in Greenland ahead of the UN climate talks…
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Lords support growing campaign for clean and healthy rivers
The second reading of the Environment Bill saw peers discuss water quality and the levels of sewage entering rivers through…
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Epic Events partners with Aquasphere
Epic events & Chillswim, the teams behind a series of open water swim events which take place in the iconic…
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Marine Conservation Society’s annual Great British Beach Clean returns next week
The Marine Conservation Society is set to hold its annual Great British Beach Clean next week, with events running from…
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Neil Agius completes 52-hour marathon swim from Sicily to Malta
Maltese marathon swimmer Neil Agius entered the marathon swimming history books on 30 June, after completing a 125.6km, 52-hour swim…
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FINA to ‘review’ use of Soul Cap swim caps after backlash
The International Swimming Federation (FINA) have released an official statement in response to backlash it received over a decision to…
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April issue out now
With open water venues and lidos in England reopening and indoor pools following next week, this issue we celebrate our…
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Outdoors brands announce wetsuit upcycling scheme
Sustainable climbing brand Dirtbags have teamed up with Inland Sea to collect old wetsuits to upcycle into surfer and swimmer-friendly…
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Outdoor and indoor swimming venue reopening dates across the UK
The UK government and the devolved governments of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have announced provisional dates for the reopening…
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British open water swimmer Jack Burnell announces his retirement
Marathon swimmer Jack Burnell has called time on his open water career ahead of the Tokyo Olympic qualifier in May.…
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The Great British Skinny Dip returns for sixth year
Keen open-water swimmer and British Naturism member Dugie Eyton-Hughes on everything you need to know about this year's Great British…
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Wellbrock dominates to claim Olympic gold in men’s open water marathon swim
The men’s open water 10k race on Wednesday was dominated by one swimmer, world champion Florian Wellbrock. The German swimmer…
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Ana Marcela Cunha and Florian Wellbrock win 10k Marathon Swim Gold at Tokyo
Wellbrock dominates men's race to claim gold while Brazilian open water star Cunha finally adds Olympic gold to her medal…
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Michael Rice breaks SCAR Swim Challenge men’s record
Marathon swimmer Michael Rice claimed the men's SCAR Buckle at the 2021 SCAR Swim Challenge last week, after shattering the…
