THE DIP | No training? No worries. Six ways to make the most of an event when you're unfit

THE DIP | No training? No worries. Six ways to make the most of an event when you're unfit | What’s new in wetsuits

Published: Sat, 05/27/23

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Dear fellow swimmers

Welcome to your new-look newsletter The Dip – your weekly edit from Outdoor Swimmer!

A week of sunshine and warm weather has meant I have managed to swim every day this week, which has felt a bit indulgent but also a reminder of how much more training I require before my first event this July. If you’re in a similar position, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered with a FAQ about open water events, a review of the latest wetsuits and six ways to make the most of an event even when you’re feeling unfit.

It’s also helped that I’ve been trying out the new Aquasphere DEFY.Ultra swim mask, which I’m testing for our July gear review. They are a bit swanky compared to my normal goggles and I did feel a little self-conscious when I was wading in at my local lake, that was until I got my face in and experienced the amazing view. I’ll report back in the July issue. In the meantime, please enjoy our shiny new newsletter with inspiring stories from Lake Malawi, Kintail in Scotland and the Wild Sea Women of Sunderland!

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FEATURE

Why do an open water event?

An opportunity to swim somewhere new, to improve your fitness and to soak up the atmosphere. Simon Griffiths explores the benefits of joining an open water event and answers your frequently asked questions.

NEWS

New study dips into the world of cold-water swimmers

A short film captures a research project collaboration between students and cold-water swimmers, as swimmers' saliva is tested to uncover biological changes in the body caused by cold water therapy.

OUTDOOR SWIMMER EXTRA

The wild swimmer of Kintail

Outdoor writer Kellan MacInnes takes on the challenge of wild swimming 28 high altitude hill lochs in a remote and mountainous area of the Scottish Highlands. (Premium content).

Experience infinite vision and conquer open waters with Aquasphere’s most innovative swim mask: DEFY.Ultra

Featuring new groundbreaking technologies, the DEFY.Ultra offers panoramic vision both laterally and vertically and an ultra-light frameless design for reduced drag.

Spot the buoys, adjust your trajectory and prepare to lock in your new personal best time. Available in Yellow Titanium Mirrored, Blue Titanium Mirrored, Smoke.

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EXPLORE

Swimming in Lake Malawi National Park. Lake Malawi – the world’s ninth largest lake covering an area larger than Wales...

COACH

How to have a happy public lane swim. Jonathan Cowie shares advice on making your training sessions happy and effective.

NEWS

Try before you buy at Yonda’s new retail hub in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire.

GEAR

How to carry your phone while swimming, if you want to take pictures from the water.

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COACH

No training? No worries. Six ways to make the most of an event when you’re unfit.

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What's new in wetsuits: from breaststroke suits to a versatile two-piece.

Join the Wild Dart Swim & Aquathlon 2023

One more week to book on to the other Dart Swim (and Aquathlon) 2023. The Wild Dart Swim takes place at 7.30am, Sunday 4 June 2023.

Last year, we changed the format, so that swimmers can swim with the tide for the 5k, the whole way from Totnes to Ashprington Point Field. As with previous years, you can enter the 2.5k or 5k swim, as well as a 7k, 10k and 15k aquathlon.

New for 2023 is the Paddleboard Race, which follows the same course to Sharpham North Quay from Totnes.

EVENTS COMING SOON

TAL-Y-LLYN SWIM (2 miles)
4 June 2023 | Tal-y-llyn, Snowdonia
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GREAT NORTH SWIM (250m, 1/2 mile, 1 mile, 2 miles, 5km, 10km)

9-11 June 2023 | Windermere
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GREAT NORTH SWIMRUN (12.6km, 23.9km, 38.8km)
10 June 2023 | Windermere
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TAL-Y-LLYN SWIMRUN (2km swim, 9.8km run)

18 June 2023 | Tal-y-llyn, Snowdonia
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SWIM THE ISLAND SIRMIONE (800m, 1.8km, 1.5km, 3.2km)
24-25 June 2023 | Lake Garda, Italy
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SELKIE HENLEY CLASSIC (2.1km)

25 June 2023 | Henley-on-Thames
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THE WALES SWIM (1.2 miles, 2.4 miles)
30 June 2023 | Tenby
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OUTDOOR SWIMMER HENLEY SWIM FESTIVAL (200m, ½ mile, 1 mile, 4 mile)

9 July 2023 | Henley-on-Thames
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THE WALES SWIMRUN (Full 7km swim, 26km run; Sprint 4.7km swim, 14km run)
22 July 2023 | Freshwater East, Pembrokeshire
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UNTIL NEXT TIME...

Subscribers will start receiving their June issues in the post next week, in which we focus on the joys of sea swimming. In the meantime, please keep sharing your dips with us on social media using #swimwildandfree – we’d love to hear from you. And if you’re in the UK, enjoy the long weekend!

Ella Foote
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