New issue out now! Our February cover features the iconic Bantham Swoosh swim – swooshing us into the 'Challenge' issue. The new issue is designed to inspire you to tackle a new swim challenge: whether you fancy a mile or a marathon swim, there is an event for everyone. Of course, if you don’t fancy a mass participation swim, dream up your own challenge! The new issue is packed full of inspiration for you to take your swimming to the next level. There is so much to read, you might have to boil the kettle twice to get through it all!

Treat yourself to the 'Challenge' issue now or subscribe and save up to 20% off the cover price.

Ella Foote, Editor

What's in the new issue?

• Find out how hard it is to put on an outdoor swimming event and keep everyone safe. 
• Melanie Barratt shares her story about being the first blind person to attempt to swim the English Channel.
• From the sea, freedom! Swimming from Sealand, the world’s smallest nation. 
• Jasmine Harrison tells us the biggest challenge of her length of Britain swim.
• Ella Foote meets Jayde Adams to hear all about Strictly Come Dancing and swimming.
• Plus all the regulars, including health news, outdoor swimming news, training, swim locations, technique, travel, event listings, gear news and kit reviews.

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