How to do an Ice Mile | Modest swimwear | 7 reasons to stop procrastinating with open water swimming event entries

Published: Sat, 03/25/23

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Dear fellow swimmers

We’ve just sent subscribers to Outdoor Swimmer magazine our 2023 Events Guide. You can also read it online. Flicking through it remind me that (1) I’ve only entered one event so far this year, (2) there are loads of fantastic events out there, and (3) I need to stop dithering and enter more events. In fact, there are lots of good reasons to get your event entries done early. Take a look at the guide. I’m sure you’ll find something to inspire you.

Happy swimming

Simon Griffiths

Founder & Publisher

P.S. If events aren’t for you but you still enjoy a swimming challenge, scroll down to check out our partnership with Climate Games that enables you to remove plastic from the ocean through swimming.

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HOW TO DO AN ICE MILE

Michelle Lane completed an Ice Mile in February 2023. Here she shares her experience and top tips.

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PUTTING THE SASS AND STYLE INTO MODEST SWIMWEAR

If swimming is for everyone, why is it that some needs are still not met when it comes to suitable swimwear? Not enough demand? Or not understood? Editor Ella Foote meets the women making stylish and sustainable modest swimwear.

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SWIMMING ON SCOTLAND’S BEACHES

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7 REASONS TO STOP PROCRASTINATING WITH OPEN WATER SWIMMING EVENT ENTRIES

Do you know what swimming events or challenges you’ll be taking on in 2023, or are you still procrastinating over your entries? Simon Griffiths shares seven good reasons for deciding on your swim challenges sooner rather than later.

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THE OUTDOOR SWIMMER EVENTS GUIDE 2023

Download the ‘Outdoor Swimmer Events Guide 2023’ – a 24-page guide to inspire you to plan your summer adventures and reach your open water swimming goals in 2023.

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