Free Drybones hats for new members 🤠

Published: Tue, 04/21/26

Updated: Tue, 04/21/26

Dear Swimmer

Are you training in outdoor waters yet? Or going for longer swims?

With cool April temperatures, the water is still pretty cold. But, with many of us having open water events and challenges in May and June to prepare for, we need to get in the open water swims. So, can you train outdoors while it's still chilly?

The answer's yes, with the right plan, swimming gear, and layers to warm up afterwards, you can. Scroll down for some expert advice.

In every issue of our magazine, we share expert training guidance, technique tips and gear advice.

A warm hat is a vital piece of kit at any time of year. So, to mark the return to swimming for longer in open water, we've teamed up with DRYBONES™ to give away a soft, cosy beanie of your choice to the first 15 people to join Outdoor Swimmer from this email. All you need to do is click the link and join, and we'll do the rest!

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TAKE IT OUTDOORS

As you prepare to head to your favourite open water swimming spot or venue, have a look at this free article about how to prepare for the transition to open water by combining your pool swimming and outdoor swimming. And, in this free article, Simon Griffiths gives specific advice for front crawl swimmers.

When it comes to kit, we recommend training in what you'll wear for your event - it's a good opportunity to test your wetsuit and goggles. However, if you want to swim for longer, consider popping on a wetsuit while it's still cold, even if you're planning on swimming skins in the long run.

Depending on the air temperature outside - especially the wind chill - and how long you swim for, you should stick with your post-swimming gear from the winter, including:

A cosy beanie
Weatherproof changing robe
Warm layers
Socks and boots
Gloves or wrist warmers
A warm drink for after your swim

Not yet chosen your event? Have a look at our free event guide for listings.

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KEEPING YA DRY TO THE BONE

DRYBONES™ is a leading outdoor brand of changing robes, hiking jackets, beanie hats, dog coats and accessories, all perfect for the great outdoors.

Keep your head warm, snuggly and bone dry, as well as your body -- the original Beanie Hats are a great accessory to the DRYBONES™ range. Made from a unique blend of a range of recycled materials, each hat has its own care label inside, giving information of its own specific materials, and how to care for them.

Every hat features the funky Mr Bones logos and branding. Choose from the Cable Knit, Ribbed and Classic Beanie Hats in a range of colours.

Join Outdoor Swimmer now to claim your free beanie*.

*First 15 new members. Your email will be passed to DRYBONES™ so you can choose your hat and colour subject to availability. Doesn't include bobble hats.

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