Dear fellow swimmers

How do you prepare your mind and body for long-distance swimming? As part of our Outdoor Swimmer Virtual Event Series, we welcomed Olympian and world record holder Neil Agius to find out about his thoughtful and spiritual approach to training – watch the recording here. 

Also in The Dip this week, we review sunglasses for wild swimmers, we test TRIHARD’s new Swim Care Set for kids, explore Estonia's beautiful bog pools and report back from this year's Keswick Mountain Festival, which blends a programme of swims, runs, cycles, hikes and adventure races with a music festival.

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WEBINAR

How to become a long distance swimmer with Neil Agius 

How do you prepare your mind and body for long-distance swimming? Watch our webinar with Olympian and world record holder Neil Agius to find out. 

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GEAR

Sunglasses for wild swimmers

Floating sunglasses, polarised lenses with crystal clear clarity or robust frames made from abandoned fishing gear: we test the best sunglasses for wild swimmers.

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OUTDOOR SWIMMER EXTRA

How to minimise risks on solo swims

While it’s not ideal to swim alone, there are a few things you can do to minimise the risk. Marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas shares her safety tips.

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Join the Aspire Relay Channel swim teams in 2025

 
We are looking for individuals to join Aspire Relay Channel swim teams and take on the 22 mile swim in 2025. 

At Aspire, we are as passionate about swimming as you are and will be with you all the way, from sign up to feeling the sand between your toes on a French beach. Dive in and help support people paralysed by Spinal Cord Injury. 

For further details email our event co-ordinator, Andrew.
 

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BODY CARE

TLC for young water lovers

Editor Ella and Digital Editor Abi have children who are in and out of the water just as much as their mums. So when they heard about TRIHARD’s new Swim Care Set for kids, they were keen to try them out.

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SWIM TRAVEL

Bog swimming in Estonia (no snorkel required)

Ella Foote discovers the secret to staying young forever and why Estonia should become your next swim destination.
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TRAINING & TECHNIQUE

How I train: Hector Pardoe

Olympian swimmer Hector Pardoe gives us an insight into his training regime, including sprint technique and prepping for wetsuit racing.

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EVENT REVIEW

Keswick Mountain Festival: A swimmer’s guide

Jonathan Cowie reports from the adventure sports and music festival in the Lake District.

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TRAINING & TECHNIQUE

Open Water Skills: Sighting

Arguably the single biggest thing that you can do to achieve a better swim in open water is to sight well. Paul Fowler has your guide.

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Outdoor Swimmer – the magazine for adventurous swimmers

Expand your swimming horizons and achieve your swimming dreams.

AUG 2024 - THE 'SWIM SAFE' ISSUE

• Race faster. Hit the right balance of open water and pool training. 
• Meet the record-breaking Merthyr Mermaid training for polar swims. 
• The best gear for kids, lightweight towels and sunglasses for wild swimmers. 
• Bog swimming in Estonia 

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TRIED & TESTED 

SWIMMING TOWELS & TOWEL ROBES 

Whether you prefer a lightweight and quick-drying travel towel that fits easily in your kit bag or a cosy and roomy towel robe for warmth and quick changes, a good swimming towel is an essential part of your kit.

EVENTS COMING SOON 

GO SWIM LOCH TAY (250m, 750m, 1500m, 3000m, 5000m, 10000m)

17 August | Aberfeldy, Scotland

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SWIM PARTY ALGARVE (10km)

24 August | Carvoeiro, Portugal

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GO SWIM LOCH LOMOND (250m, 750m, 1500m, 3000m, 5000m, 10000m)

31 August | Balloch, Scotlan

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Browse our full list of events. To promote your event here, please email stuart@outdoorswimmer.com. 

TIP OF THE WEEK: DO SOMETHING TO GIVE BACK TO SWIMMING
 

As our current issue explores, swimming relies on volunteers and giving back. There are lots of ways to help, from volunteering at events to helping other people get started on their outdoor swimming journey. Giving back can be fun too. Georgia Perrin is a volunteer open water lifeguard and loves doing it. Find out why in our interview with Georgia. 
 

Simon, Ella and the Outdoor Swimmer team

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