Our February cover features the iconic Bantham Swoosh swim – swooshing us into the 'Challenge' issue. The February 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 Challenge issue is packed full of inspiration for you to take your swimming to the next level.

We only have a few copies of the Challenge issue left – so treat yourself now or subscribe and save up to 20% off the cover price.

• 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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