Dear fellow swimmers

In The Dip this week, we review nine sunscreens for outdoor swimmers, congratulate 16-year-old Maya Merhige on smashing her English Channel swim and becoming one of the youngest people to complete the Triple Crown, we visit a new swimming lake in Worcestershire and explore 10 reasons why London’s Dock2Dock swim is so iconic. 

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TRAINING & TECHNIQUE

Five top stretches for swimmers

Like strength, flexibility can be maintained through the right exercise routine. Here are our five top stretches for swimmers.

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GEAR REVIEW

The best sunscreen for swimming

What’s the best sunscreen for outdoor swimmers? We put nine sun lotions, mineral sunscreens and zinc sun sticks to the test

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OUTDOOR SWIMMER EXTRA

How being a multisport athlete can enliven your swimming

Jennifer Strong McConachie shares why being a multisport athlete has improved her strength and stamina in the water, and helped her discover new wild swims.

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TRAINING & TECHNIQUE

Expand your range of swimming gears

How swimming slowly could help you swim faster. Simon Griffiths investigates. 

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ESCAPE

Escape to the Lake, Worcestershire

Digital Editor Abi headed into rural Worcestershire to visit a new swimming lake where she experienced a Yoga, Sound Bath & Wild Swim.
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NEWS

10 reasons why London’s Dock2Dock swim is so iconic

On Saturday 14 September, swimmers will gather for the chance to swim the iconic Dock2Dock at the London Royal Docks. Here’s ten reasons you need to join them.

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NEWS

16-year-old Maya Merhige smashes English Channel swim

After her successful crossing of the English Channel on 13 July 2024, Maya Merhige has become one of the youngest people to complete the Triple Crown.

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JULY 2024 - COMPLEMENTARY SPORTS

• How paddleboarding can enhance your swimming.
• The art and science of tapering
• You Ask, We Answer: what are drills?
• On test: watersports gear, suncream and water shoes.
• Plus training and technique, swim travel, events and book reviews.

EVENTS COMING SOON 

WATERAID SWIM MARATHON (26 or 13 miles in 12 weeks)

1 August-24 October | Nationwide

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VIDÖSTERNSIMMET (42km, 21+km, 6km, 0.5km)

10 August | Värnamo, Sweden

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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, Scotland

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

TIP OF THE WEEK: EXPAND YOUR RANGE OF SWIMMING GEARS
 

A few weeks ago, we hosted a webinar with record breaking long distance swimmer Neil Agius. Neil mentioned that his training pace around 50s per 100m slower than he can swim if he wants to go fast. I struggle with swimming 15 or 20s per 100m slower than my comfortable pace, so I was amazed that Neil could do this, and that he recommended it. I’ve therefore been practising and experimenting with swimming slowly. It’s been interesting. Read more and give it a go.
 

Simon, Ella and the Outdoor Swimmer team

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