Dear fellow swimmers,

Ever dreamed of finishing your first open water swim? 

We're teaming up with Zone3 to find someone ready to make 2026 their year in the water – to kit them out with Zone3 gear, give them a place in the prestigious Swim Serpentine event in London and follow their journey in Outdoor Swimmer. Could this be you or a swimmer you know? Scroll down to find out more... 

Plus... your chance to win one of five new Zoggs silver-lined swimsuits, a fantastic Keswick Mountain Festival package worth £400 and free entry to the Gaelforce Great Fjord Swim along with a stay at the newly renovated Otter Hostel.

WIN A FULL SET OF ZONE3 OPEN WATER KIT

 One lucky winner will be fully kitted out with Zone3 swim gear, including their first wetsuit and goggles – and have their journey followed by Outdoor Swimmer!

We're teaming up with Zone3 to find someone ready to make 2026 their year in the water. We’re looking for an event swim beginner, someone who’s never owned a wetsuit, never entered an official swim, but is eager to dive in.

The winner will be fully kitted out with Zone3 swim gear, including their first wetsuit and goggles and have their journey followed by Outdoor Swimmer, from first swim to finish line. 

What’s more, Zone3 have secured a FREE place in the prestigious Swim Serpentine event in London, giving you the perfect first outdoor swimming challenge!

Closing date: 15 March 2026

WIN A ZOGGS OPEN WATER SWIMSUIT

 Tell us why cold water swimming is so important to you for a chance to win one of five Zoggs Open Water Swimsuits!
 

Zoggs’ vibrant Open Water Swimwear features a thermal silver lining designed to help retain body heat, so you can stay comfortable for longer in cold water.

For a chance to win one of five swimsuits from Zoggs’ new Open Water Swimwear collection, tell us why you recommend cold water swimming. Share with us why it’s so important to you – physically, mentally, or socially. For a bonus entry, include a photo of your winter swim.

Selected comments and photos will be featured in Outdoor Swimmer and across our social channels. Our five favourite entries will each win a Zoggs Open Water Swimsuit!

Closing date: 15 March 2026

WIN A KESWICK MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL PRIZE BUNDLE

 We’ve teamed up with Thule Keswick Mountain Festival to offer readers a chance of winning a fantastic festival package – worth £400!

This prize bundle will include a winning package for 4 people at KMF, worth over £400:

✨ 2 x KMF Open Water Swim Entries
✨ 2 x KMF Festival Weekend Tickets
✨ 4 x Camping Tickets
 

Both the swim entries and festival weekend tickets include access into the evening
live music and speaker sessions ALL WEEKEND.

Closing date: 31 March 2026

WIN A GAELFORCE GREAT SWIM WEEKEND

 One lucky winner will enjoy FREE entry to the Gaelforce Great Fjord Swim plus a family stay at the newly renovated Otter Hostel

The Gaelforce Great Swim Trilogy invites swimmers to journey through Ireland’s most iconic waters – from the gentle flow of the River Shannon, to the depths of Lough Derg, and finally the dramatic Atlantic setting of Killary Fjord.

The Trilogy reaches its unforgettable finale at the Gaelforce Great Fjord Swim, set in Ireland’s only fjord, where calm, sheltered waters meet wild Atlantic scenery. Swimmers can choose from four distances – 750m, 2km, 3.9km, or the new 8km marathon – each offering a unique challenge and unforgettable views. 

The competition prize includes a stay at the beautifully newly renovated Otter Hostel, a cosy yet stylish base set in a restored country house right on the fjord’s edge.

Closing date: 31 March 2026

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