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Your summer swimming challenge is here!
This year's WaterAid Swim Marathon takes place 1 August to 24 October. Sign up today to take on this fun…
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Summer rituals for healthy skin and hair
With more exposure to UV rays and training hard in the sea or the pool, summer can be a testing…
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Weekend swim retreat: Ebba, Herefordshire
Digital editor Abi Whyte finds an idyllic swim retreat in the Welsh Borders, just a short drive from the famous…
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Supercharge your day of swimming
Nutrition plays a key role in a swimmer’s performance, recovery, and overall health. The Outdoor Swimmer team have been testing…
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Finding a zest for life in the Lake District
Digital editor Abi Whyte unwinds and recharges on a spring yoga and swimming retreat on the shores of Windermere
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How to prevent and treat Swimmer’s Ear: top tips from the swimming community
Swimmer's Ear is a common ear infection that afflicts wild swimmers and pool swimmers. In our recent survey we asked…
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Mermaid of the seven seas
Open water swimmers need to be ambassadors for our precious blue spaces, Oceans Seven swimmer Bárbara Hernández tells Abigail Whyte
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Which swimming wetsuit should I go for?
To help you narrow down your choices, the Outdoor Swimmer team headed to Clevedon Marine Lake to put four Orca…
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A green vision for our blue spaces
Abigail Whyte met Green MP and river activist Ellie Chowns for a swim and sauna at a new swimming lake…
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Stellar lineup of WOWSA nominees
Melanie Barratt, Andy Donaldson, Neil Agius and Caitlin O’Reilly among an inspiring array of open water swimmers shortlisted for this…
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A unique vision for a community pool
Health worker Amy Morris wishes to create geothermal swimming pools in the middle of the Cotswolds, allowing swimmers to take…
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Diving into 2025 with a dip a day for the homeless
A group of fundraisers in the north of England are having a dip a day throughout January to help tackle…
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Your icy swims: a wintry weekend across Britain
Anyone else missing the icy temperatures we had last weekend? We loved seeing your photos from across the UK, braving…
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How to: Explore the open water in the UK this summer
With the right kit, planning and sense of exploration you can step out of your comfort zone, expand your swimming…
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Protection and connection in the water
Designed to keep water out while allowing sound in, SurfEars new ear plugs are built to last with minimal impact,…
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Peace on Earth: meet the artist Andrea Hall
Our Christmas Gift Guide for Outdoor Swimmers features this gorgeous illustration by Yorkshire based artist Andrea Hall. She tells us…
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A momentous day: the March For Clean Water
Digital editor Abi Whyte joined 15,000 other blue-clad protestors for a defiant and uplifting rally in Parliament Square, London
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The Arun: a perfect open water challenge for first timers
In September, digital editor Abi Whyte swam four miles in the River Arun with spinal cord charity Aspire. A newbie…
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Weekend swim retreat: Creeside, Dumfries & Galloway
Abi Whyte heads to an overlooked part of Scotland to explore its rivers, lochs and coast, and for a much…
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Every swimsuit needs a silver lining!
Can digital editor Abi entice her friend into the cold water this winter with Zoggs’ new range of thermal open…
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Treading water pt4: the final countdown to Abi’s Arun swim!
It's just under two weeks until Abi's 4-mile swim in the River Arun. Here's how her beginner swim training has…
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Weekend swim break: Yorkshire Spa Retreat, North Yorkshire
Digital editor Abigail Whyte had a birthday to remember at this natural spa retreat in the North York Moors.
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Beachbuoy: the technicolour dream float
We all love a bright tow float, don't we? But have you ever seen a tow float in all the…
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Kara Hanlon: It all began in a 12.5m pool
British champion swimmer Kara Hanlon shares her inspiring journey to becoming Scotland’s fastest ever female 50m and 100m breaststroker.
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16-year-old Maya Merhige smashes English Channel swim
After her successful crossing of the English Channel on 15 July 2024, Maya Merhige has become one of the youngest…
