GEAR
What clothing do I need for cold water swimming?
"Should I wear pants when winter swimming?" and other important questions answered.
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FEATURES
How to ditch your wetsuit for winter swimming
If you’re used to wearing a wetsuit, how do you (and why would you) make the transition to skins swimming?
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RESEARCH
Last chance to take part in Trends in Outdoor Swimming Survey
What does outdoor swimming mean to you? Have your say on the issues that matter to outdoor swimmers and be in with a chance of winning some great prizes.
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FEATURES
Understanding the dangers of cold water shock
Rookie cold water swimmer Luke Chamberlain experiences cold water shock for the first time.
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NEW ISSUE
Here Comes Winter!
The November issue of Outdoor Swimmer magazine is out now. 84 pages crammed full of outdoor swimming inspiration – technique advice, long reads, swimming stories, where to swim and training. Curl up with a real magazine and plan your swimming adventures.
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FEATURES
What happens to your body when it enters cold water?
What happens to your body, scientifically speaking, when you enter cold water?
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FEATURES
What is 'after-drop' and how do I deal with it?
Your body keeps cooling even after you get out of the water. Learn how to warm yourself up safely.
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EVENTS
Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival 10th July 2022
Entries are now open to next summer's Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival. Reserve your place for a bumper weekend of summer swimming with all your friends and family.
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COMPETITION
Reader Photo Contest
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COMPETITION
Win a holiday to Crete with The Big Blue
Win a free place on any of The Big Blue Swim's 2022 swim trips in Sfakia, Crete. Swim in secluded, untouched crystal-clear waters and gaze across the deep blue archipelago beyond which lies Africa!
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The magazine for outdoor swimmers by outdoor swimmers.
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