Outdoor Swimming, mental health, access, inclusion and the environment 🏊‍♂️

Published: Thu, 03/31/22

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Outdoor Swimming, mental health, access, inclusion and the environment

Last Sunday, we took to the stage at the National Outdoor Expo to discuss recent trends in outdoor swimming, particularly those around the environment, mental health, access and inclusion.

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Open Water Swimming at Keswick Mountain Festival

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STA launches new STA Open Water Safety qualification

Swim Training Awards (STA) has launched a new STA Open Water Safety qualification and updated the STA Open Water Swimming Coaching qualification today.

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Kendal coffee shop owner completes year-long swimming challenge

Kendal businesswoman Bobbi Fisher, owner of About Time Espresso Bar in the town's historic shambles, is nearing the end of a mammoth year-long challenge to raise £5000 for Cancer Research UK.

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Swimmers for Peace in Ukraine: swim community pulls together to raise money

A Facebook page, Swimmers for Peace in Ukraine, is helping the swim community come together to share fundraising efforts and inspire action to help the situation in Ukraine.

FEATURES

Top tips on getting race-ready before the summer

We're officially in British Summer Time! Racing season is just around the corner. Here are our top tips to get ready and be on top form in time for your big race.

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Diary of a Wandering Swimmer - An Unusual Tide

Having escaped back to her native rural Scotland, follow Kate Gillwood on her adventurous outdoor swimming journey as she explores the beautiful Scottish landscape in her campervan, Clova.

APRIL ISSUE

Swim Strong

Our April issue is here! We couldn't be more proud of Ella's first issue. We talk modest swimwear and representation with cover star Aysha Sharif, alongside gear, coaching, events, breathwork, travel and more. With longer days and warmer weather finally upon us, grab a copy to inspire your summer swimming adventures!

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COMPETITION

Win a lakeside bundle from Zone3

Two lucky readers will get their hands on some Zone3 kit just in time for the lakes to open! Founded in 2006, Zone3 has grown to be one of Europe’s leading brands, trusted for their triathlon and open water swimming products.

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Reader photo contest

We have teamed up with SwimTrek to offer you exciting prizes each month to inspire your outdoor adventures – including first prize of a swim trip down the River Thames!

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