August will soon be upon us, and so will the August issue of Outdoor Swimmer, to get in the right mood and frame of mind for your next outdoor swimming adventure, whether it's a
race, a wild swim expedition or a family trip to a lido. We're sending the magazine to press today for postage to subscribers next week.
Swimming (and more) at Bray Lake
Whether you have been open water swimming for years, just like the idea of swimming outdoors or you are doing your first triathlon, Bray Lake is the ideal
place to swim. Friendly and safe, yet challenging if you need it to be with a variety of distances and exposure. Be warned though, open water swimming is very addictive.
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Emily was the youngest swimmer in the Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival four mile challenge. Find out how she did.
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Enter our monthly contest to be in with a chance of winning a holiday with SwimQuest. This month's theme is Adventure
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Oh the things you can do with a tow float
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Obviously, their prime use is safety and visibility in the water to warn boats and other water users where you are - but it seems swimmers can be
quite creative in their use of tow floats.
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Understand how tides work
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Check out this short video from Tidal Compass about how tides work - useful knowledge for all users of the sea, including
swimmers.
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Find your nearest Open Water Swimathon 2019 venue
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Swimathon now has 21 venues on board for Open Water Swimathon 2019, taking place on Saturday 7 – Sunday 8
September. There is a range of distances available (from 500m up to 5k), which makes it the perfect challenge for both experienced open water swimmers, and those transferring from the pool to the open water for the first time.
Plus there's an exclusive 35% off entries for Outdoor Swimmer readers!
To claim this fantastic offer, use discount code: OUTDOORSWIMMER at checkout.
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Zone3, one of the industry’s leading triathlon brands, have just announced the ultimate competition prize for one lucky winner to win a trip to
Hawaii at the IRONMAN World Championships, held on Saturday 12th October.
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Win entry to Swim Loch Tay plus two nights' accommodation!
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Whether you’re a beginner or a proficient open water swimmer, Swim Loch Tay offers a unique experience in a safe and beautiful environment at the
award winning Loch Tay Highland Lodges, based just outside Killin, Perthshire. As you take a breath, glance up at the Lawers Range, a group of seven Munros which span the north shore of the loch. Starting at 250m for over 8s and families, we have options of 750m, 1500m, 3km and 5km for experienced open water swimmers.
We’re offering readers a free place at Swim Loch Tay with two nights’ accommodation at Loch Tay Highland Lodges on 14 and 15 September 2019, PLUS a pair of Yonda hydroglide goggles RRP £27.99.
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10% off entry to Semer Water Swimrun
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A swimrun race in Semer Water in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales
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Outdoor Swimmer reusable cups
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Are you looking for the swimmer of your dreams? Try our new dating feature
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Find a venue near you and browse our full UK and international event listings
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