Make 2023 the year that you expand your swimming horizons. Whatever your destination, start your outdoor swimming journey with a subscription to the world's only outdoor swimming magazine. Every issue contains practical advice, location information and swimming stories to inspire your wild swims through the year ahead.
From cold water dippers to record-breaking marathon swimmers, we bring together the most original voices writing for the outdoor swimming community. Read Outdoor
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Start your subscription with the January 2023 issue. As we enter a new year on the back of yet another odd and turbulent one, the ‘Rest & Reflection’ issue of Outdoor
Swimmer is an invitation to think about what might make your life full of purpose, adventure and joy in 2023.
What's in the January issue?
Forest bathing. We investigate the power of immersion in the natural landscape
Swimterview. Writer Caro Giles on how the moon lights up even the darkest of days
Cold turkey. How does your life change after quitting social media for six months?
Swimming to Sanctuary. The migrants and refugees risking their lives to cross perilous seas in search of asylum
Sarah Thomas – How I stay awake for a
100-mile swim
Training. A reflective pool session to focus on technique
Plus all the
regulars, including health news, outdoor swimming news, training, swim locations, technique, travel, event listings, gear news and kit reviews.