Plastic Free July is a global movement that encourages millions of people to reduce single-use plastic waste everyday. But how can we, as swimmers, get involved? Outdoor Swimmer have given you five tips for reducing your plastic waste as a swimmer.

The Lyme Splash, which challenges swimmers to complete a 3.15km course between Lyme Regis and Charmouth, is finally going ahead this year on Sunday 4 September 2022. “We are so excited to be back after two years and we would like to thank those swimmers who booked back in 2020 for holding on so long!” says Karen Durham-Diggins, Chair of Lyme Splash.

SaveTheWye is hosting numerous events along the river this July, to spread a sobering message – that we only have two years before the River Wye passes a point of no return and the whole web of life in the river collapses.

Simon Griffiths runs Swim Mentoring as an additional way to share his love of swimming and years of outdoor swimming experience. Swim Mentoring includes remote coaching with training sessions and plans, but it’s also a non-judgemental space to discuss your swimming worries and achievements, to explore dreams and create strategies to make them come true, and a practical means to help you make the most of the water.