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Inaugural Open Water Swimathon – last spaces!
The Swimathon Foundation, the charity behind the hugely successful Swimathon campaign, has announced the introduction of a new challenge as…
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13th Annual Sheko Challenge in Hong Kong
The 13th Annual Sheko Challenge was held on 9th July 2017. Some of Hong Kong’s top swimmers and runners descended…
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Trump to swim English Channel
Donald Trump has today (1 April 2017) announced his intention to become the first head of state to swim the English…
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Last chance to enter MCS Big Sea Swim at Eastbourne
Entries closing Wednesday 13 July for Marine Conservation Society Big Sea Swim
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Gemmell takes gold at US Open Water National Championships – eventually
Andrew Gemmell was confirmed winner of the US Open Water National Championships at the weekend – after having previously been…
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Santa Barbara Channel Swimming Association celebrates 10 years
This year, SBCSA celebrates ten years of supporting and sanctioning swims in the coastal region of Southern California
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With this swim I thee wed
Couple tie the knot in world's first swimming holiday wedding
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Local victory for Xin in World Cup in Chun’An
Xin Xin and Simone Ruffini take gold in China
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A celebration of open water swimming and a celebration of childhood
The Summer Long follows children learning to be safe in the open water
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Liane Llewellyn Hickling plans to be first to swim non-stop round Anglesey
Record breaking swim is expected to take more than 24 hours and cover over 70 miles
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Two in a row for Mark Deans at Red Bull Neptune Steps
Described as an ‘uphill swimming race’, the Red Bull Neptune Steps event is more of a cross between an open…
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RLSS launches new open water lifeguard qualification
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK), the Drowning Prevention Charity, has launched a new qualification. The Open Water Lifeguard…
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Sixth title for Sheppard at Lorne Pier to Pub
Australian open water swimmer Sam Sheppard grabbed a record equalling sixth victory in last weekend’s Lorne Pier to Pub, a…
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Go plastic-free in June
Ditch single-use items to highlight growing plastic problem in our seas
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Denmark to host European Open Water Swimming Cup
For the second year in a row, the Danish Swimming Federation is hosting the elite European Open Water Swimming Cup…
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RLSS UK and British Triathlon launch partnership to support growth of safe open water swimming
The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) and British Triathlon have announced a new three-year partnership to support the…
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Zone3 launches its 2016 range
Wetsuit and triathlon brand Zone 3 has just announced the launch of its new range for the season
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Record numbers take part in the Big Chillswim
Four years ago a winter swimming gala in Windermere might have seemed like a bit of a risky proposition
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Meyer and Bruni take gold in first leg of 2016 World Cup
Alex Meyer and Rachele Bruni were the winners of the first leg of the 2016 FINA/HOSA 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup
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Bitter winds and vicious sleet batter swimmers at Eastern Bay Invitation International Ice Mile
The weather treated swimmers badly at the fourth Eastern Bay Invitation International Ice Mile Swim in Lough Dan, County Wicklow…
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Sign up to the H2Open Introduction to Open Water Swimming Experience
A confidence building programme of presentations and in-water practice to introduce swimmers to the joys of open water
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How to race at both of the London Olympic swimming venues in 2016
Entries opened today for two very different swimming events – but both will be held at iconic sporting venues from…
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Double Dutch FINA open water man and woman of the year
FINA honours aquatic stars of 2016
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A New Fresh Water Swimming Pond For London?
Building on the momentum and interest created by the Save King’s Cross Pond Campaign, a new discussion group has been…
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New Record for the latest English Channel Swim of the Season
Congratulations double record holder ‘First and Last’ Howard James!
