THE DIP | How to go swimcamping | Best open water wetsuits

THE DIP | How to go swimcamping | Best open water wetsuits | Life coaching and wild swimming

Published: Sat, 06/08/24

Updated: Sat, 06/08/24

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Dear fellow swimmers

In The Dip this week, we review of the best open water wetsuits (including entry-level, plus-size, breaststroke and racing wetsuits), have your guide to swimcamping and catch up on the latest news from our outdoor swimming community.

We also love supporting independent brands and and so we are delighted to see inclusive swimwear brand Bobbies launch this weekend. We recently tested the new 'Donna' style as part of our guide to 'Open water swimsuits for all bodies' so you can read our review here.

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How to get started in swimcamping

If you love swimming and camping, expand your swim horizons with an overnight adventure and go swimcamping, says Colin MacLeod.

GEAR REVIEW

Best open water swimming wetsuits

Our experts review the best open water swimming wetsuits in 2024 including options for entry-level, breaststroke wetsuits, plus-size and racing wetsuits.

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Space to pause and reflect

Swimming and walking in nature can be transformative, helping us to reflect on parts of our lives that are overwhelming – the ideal opportunity for a life coaching session.

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Who has a swimmer's body? EVERYBODY!

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Poppy the 7-year-old labrador retriever will be taking on her fifth Henley Mile in July, raising funds for swimming charity SwimTayka.

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JUNE 2024 - THE SWIM HIKING ISSUE

Lace up your walking boots, pack a swimsuit and discover the simple pleasure of swim-walking.
Space to pause and reflect: pairing talking therapy with wild swimming.
The plus-size group opening up the outdoors for everyone.
How to nail nutrition for longer swims

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TRIED & TESTED

OPEN WATER SWIMSUITS

FOR ALL BODIES

Whether you’re looking for spaghetti strap training suits or more modest coverage, body positive styles or longer lengths, or perhaps bonded fabrics, Yulex or silver-lining for warmth, we have found your next swimsuit!

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EVENTS COMING SOON

GREAT NORTH SWIM (250m, half mile, 1 mile, 2 miles, 5km, 10km)

7-9 June | Windermere, Lake District
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CHESHIRE (12hr) SWIM CHALLENGE

15 June | Boundary Water Park, Cheshire
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'SWIM THE ENGLISH CHANNEL SWIM UP NORTH' CHALLENGE (21 miles)

15 June | Boundary Water Park, Cheshire
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24HR SWIM RELAYS (24hr challenge)

8 June | Shepperton

15 June | Clevedon

22 June | Bedford
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BHF BOURNEMOUTH PIER TO PIER SWIM (1.4 miles)

29 June | Bournemouth
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SELKIE HENLEY CLASSIC (2.1km)

30 June | Henley-on-Thames
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GAELFORCE GREAT LAKE SWIM (3.9km, 2km, and 750m)

13 July | Mountshannon, Co. Clare, Ireland
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OUTDOOR SWIMMER HENLEY SWIM FESTIVAL (200m, half mile, mile, 2 miles, 4 miles)

13-14 July | Henley-on-Thames
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Browse our full list of events. To promote your event here, please email stuart@outdoorswimmer.com.

TIP OF THE WEEK: TAKE SPARE KIT TO EVERY SWIM

When I got to the pool on Monday, I discovered my jammers had split along the seam at the back. I usually carry spares, but that day I didn’t. I had to go home again without swimming. It doesn’t take much to carry a spare pair of goggles and a costume. One day, you’ll be glad you did!

Read our guide to jammers, briefs & shorts

Simon, Ella and the Outdoor Swimmer team

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