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It's our favourite day of the month – forget Christmas, it is New Issue Day! The Creativity issue is out now and available to order.

This issue we’re celebrating creativity and the water. Here's a sneak peek of what's in the Creativity issue. 

• Forget boring box sets! We meet the filmmakers creating a new wave of inspiring swim films – and select our top ten independent swim films that you can watch right now. 
• Do you find it hard to put your knickers on after a winter swim? This month’s beautiful cover is by swimming artist Nancy Farmer, who chats with us about what inspires her drawings – from planks to fumbling with your pants. 
• Keen to challenge yourself with events in the new year? Check out our Challenge section for swim listings and event reviews from around the world. 
• Do you dream of writing poetry? Poet Katrina Naomi shares her tips on how to get your creative juices flowing and create beautiful swimming-inspired poetry.
• Would you like to be a better swimmer by spring? You had better catch up on our Winter Freestyle Refresher Course! This issue we explain how to use your arms properly when swimming front crawl.
• Do you struggle to get warm after your winter dips? We test the latest innovative products designed to help you warm up after a cold water swim. 
• Plus much more! All the regulars, including health news, outdoor swimming news, training, swim locations, technique, travel, event listings, gear news and kit reviews.