Dear fellow swimmers I had a fantastic time at the Arla Great North Swim last weekend. Windermere was at its dazzling best. Every year the Great North Swim introduces thousands of people to the thrill of mass
participation swimming events. I spent an enjoyable afternoon in the event village listening to people's swimming stories and being reminded of the difference swimming can make to our lives. On the theme of changing lives and inspiring new challenges, Kate Steels pilots a new swimming challenge from Hurst Castle to the Needles, raising an astonishing amount for a cause close to her heart; Lionel Spittle and David Rock share their top tips for preparing for a relay swim in the English Channel; and photographer Ana Elisa Sotelo van Oordt wins an award for her long-term photography project that documents groups of women swimming in open water in Latin America. Meanwhile, our editorial team has been busy this week sending the July issue to print, which focuses on the joys of river swimming. While one of our Digital Journalists
team, Jo Tinsley, has been celebrating the publication of her first solo book, The Slow Traveller. Jo has written a piece about how adopting a slow travel mindset has inspired her travels by water for the July issue, but if you can’t wait until then you can order a copy of her book here.
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| Project documenting wild swimming women in Latin America wins awardPhotographer Ana Elisa Sotelo van Oordt
wins ‘Picture of the Year’ award for her project documenting wild swimming women in Latin America. Read more... |
| How to prepare for an English Channel relay swimMeet your pilot and eat crisp butties – Lionel Spittle and
David Rock share their top tips for preparing for a relay swim in the English Channel Read more... |
| How do I avoid back pain in breaststroke?Swimming coach Cassie Patten answers a reader question about
how to improve their breaststroke so it relieves pressure on their lower back. (Premium content). Read more... |
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GEAR From Yulex suits to zero-waste training swimwear, Omie Dale reviews the best new swimsuits for women.
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NEWS Kate Steels pilots a new swimming challenge, raising an astonishing amount for a cause close to her heart.
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NEWS Lee Valley White Water Centre launches open water swimming sessions.
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NEWS The Slow Traveller is an invitation to explore the world at your own pace.
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READERS' SWIMS From breathing bubbles in a bucket of water to entering the World Bog Snorkelling Championships!
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FEATURE Cold water and feminine strength, photographer Ana Elisa Sotelo captures the world’s southernmost swimmers.
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JUNE SWIM THE ISLAND SIRMIONE (800m, 1.8km, 1.5km, 3.2km)
24-25 June 2023 | Lake Garda,
Italy
Find out more... SELKIE HENLEY CLASSIC
(2.1km) 25 June 2023 | Henley-on-Thames
Find out more... THE WALES SWIM (1.2 miles, 2.4 miles)
30 June 2023 | Tenby
Find out
more... JULY OUTDOOR
SWIMMER HENLEY SWIM FESTIVAL (200m, ½ mile, 1 mile, 4 mile) 9 July 2023 | Henley-on-Thames
Find out more... THE WALES SWIMRUN (Full 7km swim, 26km run; Sprint 4.7km swim, 14km run)
22 July 2023 | Freshwater East, Pembrokeshire
Find out more... RD5 – ROYAL DOCKS 5K SWIM (5km)
22 August | London Docklands
Find out more... AUGUST LA TRAVERSÉE DU LAC TREMBLANT (1km, 2km, 3km, 5km, 10km, 15km)
3-8 August 2023 | Mont-Tremblant, Quebec,
Canada Find out more... THAMES MARATHON & HALF MARATHON (5.5km, 13km)
13 August 2023 | Marlow Find out more... BEAT THE TIDE 4K (4km)
19 August 2023 | Aberdovey Find out more... THE DYFI (13km)
20 August 2023 | Aberdyfi Find out more... GO SWIM LOCH TAY (250m, 750m, 1.5km, 3km, 5km, 10k)
19 August | Kenmore, Aberfeldy Find out more... SEPTEMBER GO SWIM LOCH LOMOND (250m, 750m, 1500m, 3000m, 5000m, 10000m)
2 September | Loch Lomond, Balloch Find out more... SWIM CASCAIS '23 (1km,
1.9km, 3.8km, 5km, 10km, 20km)
23 September | Cascais, Portugal Find out more... ULTRASWIM 33.3 #2 MONTENEGRO (33km, 6 swims over 4 days)
29 Sep-3 Oct | Herceg Novi, Montenegro Find out more... SWIMTHEISLAND – GOLFO DELL'ISOLA (800m,
1.1km, 1.8km, 3.5km, 6km)
30 Sep-1 Oct | Bergeggi, Italy Find out more...
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UNTIL NEXT TIME...At Windermere, I actually did the Great North Swimrun, middle distance. I love the combination of open water swimming with trail running and I recommend giving it a go.
This weekend I'll be in North Wales for two more swimruns with LoveSwimRun and WeSwimRun. Maybe see some of you there? Happy swimming
Simon Griffiths
Founder & Publisher Lead photo: Ana Elisa Sotelo van Oordt
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