THE DIP | The story behind Vindication Swim | How to choose supportive swimwear

THE DIP | The story behind Vindication Swim | How to choose supportive swimwear | Cold water gear guides

Published: Sat, 03/02/24

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Dear fellow swimmers,

It’s new issue week! If you have aspirations to swim further this year, our new 'Endurance' issue is for you. Learn how to build a training plan with help from four-way Channel swimmer Sarah Thomas, discover how to fuel your swims with our guide to energy gels and pick up long-distance training tips from Oceans Seven champion Andy Donaldson.

The issue also comes with our Events Guide 2024 – a comprehensive listing of swims for 2024 along with tips for getting event-ready. Our digital editions (via the app and on Outdoor Swimmer EXTRA) are live now and the print edition is in the post to subscribers.

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Talking about endurance, new film Vindication Swim is coming out next Friday and is a must-see film for anyone interested in long-distance swimming. Meanwhile, even though (meteorological) spring began yesterday, the water is still rather biting at this time of year and so we’ve compiled a list of our most popular gear reviews for cold water swimmers (below). We keep our reviews updated with new kit regularly, so do check our ‘Swimming Gear’ page regularly to see what’s new!

FEATURE

Mother courage: the story behind new film Vindication Swim

The first British woman to swim the English Channel, Mercedes Gleitze was a pioneer in other ways: an independent, working class woman who swam to fight poverty.

GEAR

How to choose supportive swimwear

The Outdoor Swimmer team put ZOGGS new supportive swimwear to the test PLUS get 20% off with code ‘SUPPORT20’. (Sponsored content)

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A mile to a marathon

Have you swum in mass participation events but feel ready to take your swimming to the next level? Coach Kate Gillwood gives the lowdown on solo swims and explains how you can step up to marathon distances. (Premium content)

GEAR FOR COLD WATER SWIMMERS

NEOPRENE ACCESSORIES

Thermal socks, fleece-lined caps and vests – keep warm with our pick of the best neoprene and natural rubber alternatives.

ADVENTURE BAGS

Durable, weatherproof and ready for anything: whatever you’re looking for in a new adventure bag, we’ve got you covered.

WARM BOOTS
Insulating, easy to slip on and grippy on muddy riverbanks: keep your feet toasty in our pick of the best warm boots.

WARM AFTER-SWIM LAYERS

Baselayers, thermal leggings and the warmest socks you will ever find: our guide to warming up after a winter swim.

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MAR 2024 - THE ENDURANCE ISSUE

“A good day is a one swim day, a great day is a two swim day.” Meet sporting hero Duncan Goodhew
How do you even contemplate swimming 100 miles?
Can I swim in cold water when pregnant? Dr Mark Harper advises
How to stay fuelled and hydrated on a long-distance swim.

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NEW REPORT FROM THE RIVERS TRUST

Not a single stretch of river in England and Northern Ireland has good overall health, reveals The Rivers Trust in their latest State of Our Rivers Report.

DEAKIN & BLUE DEADSTOCK DESIGNS

From one swimsuit to a successful sustainable brand and stylish swimwear collection, Outdoor Swimmer meets Deakin and Blue founder Rosie Cook.

BALLOT FOR MARATHON SWIMS 2024
The ballot for places in the 2024 Marathon Swims opens on 29 Feb and runs until 2 Apr. Those successful will be told on 4 Apr.

VINDICATION SWIM

In cinemas from 8 March, Vindication Swim is a beautiful celebration of overcoming the odds.

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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
Find out more...

SEE OUR FULL EVENTS LISTING

To promote your event here, please email stuart@outdoorswimmer.com.

UNTIL NEXT TIME...

Don’t forget, to help you prepare for your swims this year, join us on Tuesday evening for a one-hour webinar on how to prepare for an event. We hope to see you there!

Have a great week.

Simon Griffiths

Founder & Publisher, Outdoor Swimmer

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