Dear fellow swimmers,

Many thanks to everyone who completed our survey. The results will help decide what content we produce more of and what we produce less of. A couple of things that stand out are that reading in print remains popular and many of you would like us to produce more supplements and guides. You’ll therefore be pleased to know that our Events Guide is at the printers now and will be delivered with the March issue, so please look out for that. We will also make this guide available as a digital download.

Please note we have two print subscription options. Both come with free digital access but the first is via our app and the second is on our website.
 

1. Print subscription plus app (get access to the full catalogue of Outdoor Swimmer back issues on the app) – More details
2. Outdoor Swimmer Extra, print option (get access to magazine content in the “Extra” section on our website) – More details

If you have signed up for Outdoor Swimmer Extra, you will receive an email notification when next issue is ready to read. Meanwhile, read on for news of our new upcoming virtual event covering everything you need to know about entering an outdoor swimming event, read about Amber Fillary's latest under ice record attempt and discover a new swim hub offering full moon swims and cold-water singing.

NEW VIRTUAL EVENT

Open water swimming events

Am I a strong enough swimmer to enter an open water swimming event? How do I train? Are events only for super fast swimmers? Join our virtual event for expert advice on entering an open water event. 

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NEWS

Amber Fillary heads to Norway for second under-ice record attempt

Freediver Amber Fillary hopes for a successful second attempt at breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest distance under ice on a single breath.

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OUTDOOR SWIMMER EXTRA

Rising swim stars

Since Esther Williams portrayed a swimming star in The One Piece Bathing Suit in 1952, outdoor swimming has held a fascinating place on our screens. But what is it about outdoor swimming that inspires filmmakers? (Premium content)

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FEB 2024 - THE PROTEST ISSUE

• Vote with your feet: how swimming can bring about political change
• Meet the team behind the world’s first biodegradable wetsuit 
• Nurture nature: the swimmers giving back to their swim spots
• OSS’s Inland Access Group shines a light on the legalities of swimming so you can dip with confidence.

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EVENTS COMING SOON 

THE COOL MILE (1 mile)
6 April | Tal y Llyn, North Wales
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SWIMATHON 2024 (400m to 30.9km)
26-28 April | various location
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KESWICK MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL (750m, 1.5km, 3.6km)
17-19 May | Derwentwater, Lake District
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ULTRASWIM 33.3 #3 CROATIA (33.3km over 4 days)
17-20 May | Stari Grad, Croatia
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GAELFORCE GREAT RIVER SWIM (5.8km, 3.1km, 800m)

18 May | Lanesborough, Co. Longford, Ireland
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GREATER MANCHESTER SWIM! (500m, 1 mile, 3 miles)

18 May | Dock 9, Salford Quays
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BEST Fest 2024 (7 swims over 7 days: 5k, 1.9/3.8k, 1.5k, 2.5k, 3k, 7/10k and 4x500m)
25 May | Colonia Sant Jordi, Mallorca, Spain
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Great North Swim (250m, half male, 1 mile, 2 miles, 5km, 10km)

7-9 June | Windermere, Lake District
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24-hr Swim Relays (24hr challenge)

8 June | Shepperton

15 June | Clevedon

22 June | Bedford
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Find an event on our website. To promote your event here, please email stuart@outdoorswimmer.com. 

UNTIL NEXT TIME...

Also, thank you to the 35 of you currently signed up for our Leap Year Laps challenge to plant kelp and the 104 of your taking part in our 2024 training league. Both of these challenges are on the Climate Games app – you can download it and join here. The events are free. All you need to do is download the app, join the challenge and record your swims. If you link your sports watch to the app, your swims will automatically be recorded. We have a new challenge for March to support coral restoration. 

Have a great week.

Simon Griffiths

Founder & Publisher, Outdoor Swimmer

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