What clothing do I need for cold water swimming? | Pre-order the January issue now

Published: Wed, 12/23/20

COLD WATER

What clothing do I need for cold water swimming?

What should you wear on your head? Do you need a changing robe? Outdoor Swimmer editor and ice swimmer Jonathan Cowie answers some frequently asked questions about what clothing you need for cold water swimming.

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Adventures Ahead | Pre-order the January issue now

Our January issue looks optimistically ahead to 2021. It includes a Northumbrian adventurer blazing his own watery trail, record-breaking 4-way Channel swimmer Sarah Thomas on the icy thrill of ice miles, water safety from the RNLI, longed-for escapes to California and Devon, and how to change your life by becoming an open water coach. We look forward to sharing all of this – and more – with you next year.

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NEWS

River Wharfe in Ilkley becomes the first section of river in the UK to be given bathing water status

Christmas has come early for swimmers and environmental campaigners in Yorkshire.

NEWS

Swimmer with motor neurone disease completes cold water challenge

Alex Francis swam in 9-degree water to raise nearly £5,000 for the MND Association.

NEWS

Exciting new chapter for Scilly Swim Challenge

The popular Scilly Swim Challenge event will return next year as part of the SwimQuest family of swimming holidays and events.

READERS' SWIMS

From nervous swimmer to 70.3 World Champion, at age 70

Linda Spillane shares her story of how she became a confident open water swimmer and the Half-Ironman World Champion for her age group.

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Fill out our survey for a chance to WIN a free race entry at ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Isles of Scilly 2021

Calling all swimrunners! Help us with the relaunch of our Swimrunner section by filling out a survey on your swimrun habits. In return, you'll be entered into a prize draw to receive a free solo or team race entry to the Sprint distance at ÖTILLÖ Swimrun Isles of Scilly in June 2021.

Entries close on 15 January 2021. Don't miss out!

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WIN Funkita and Funky Trunks kit worth £150

To celebrate the launch of their new Kick Starter collection, we are offering you the chance to win £150 worth of swimming kit from Funkita or Funky Trunks!

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