NEW ISSUE! DIY Swimming 🔧

Published: Tue, 06/02/26

Updated: Mon, 06/08/26

Dear Swimmer

As much as we love open water swimming events, some of us thrive on creating our own challenges.

This month, we celebrate that adventurous, creative spirit, and the freedom that comes with devising your own swimming experiences. Inspired by the friendships and discoveries that open water swimming makes possible, this issue is a love letter to DIY swimming — the idea that you don't need permission, an event entry or anyone's authority to have a swimming adventure.

Plus, we look at the practical tips for creating DIY swims, technique and training behind them, and some of the gear that could support your challenge.

As subscribers to The Dip, we're offering you a limited special offer. Get your first three months for just £3 when you join Outdoor Swimmer before June 16th, and read the June Issue digitally straight away. Or you can buy the DIY Swimming Issue.

Ella Foote, Editor

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GO YOUR OWN WAY

From the origins of iconic swims like the Bantham Swoosh and 'collecting' swims, to cross-country swimming and daring crossings, we explore how some of the greatest swimming adventures begin with a curious swimmer.

But what does it take to plan your own adventure? How do you accomplish a swim in waters that have never been swum before? And what makes all that planning so worthwhile? We find out from the swimmers who have done it.

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OWN YOUR ADVENTURE

Whether you're buying a new tow float, training to swim a longer distances, or dreaming of summer adventures in the water, our June issue can help you.

Find practical advice for every kind of swimmer from better technique to how to make the most of sensory swimming. Find gear reviews including trail running and camping kit, and get inspired by personal stories, interviews, event reviews and travel.

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FOR EVERY OUTDOOR SWIMMER

Whether you're serious about improving your technique, times or distance in the water, wanting to learn more about the benefits of swimming outdoors, or curious about exploring the watery world, our mission is to support EVERY outdoor swimmer to take their swimming further.

These are tricky times for us all, and we all need the beauty, benefits and immersion of outdoor swimming more than ever. By supporting each other, with can make the most of this together.

That's why we're offering you your first 3 months for just £3 when you join today. As well as getting 10 magazines a year and every issue digitally, you'll get many opportunities to swim better - at events and webinars, pool parties and swim venues, and on courses.

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