COLD WATER
What does hypothermia look like?
We spoke to the experts to prepare this best practice guide to spotting hypothermia and rewarming cold swimmers.
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NEW ISSUE
February issue out now - available in print and online
Inside the issue:
- We meet ‘The Swimmers’, beautifully captured by Justine Desmond.
- Gear: How to choose a wetsuit to fit your budget and goals.
- Power and Water: Elaine K Howley explores the history of swimming in Africa and enslavement in the New World.
- We speak to Cal Flyn, whose new book, Islands of Abandonment, explores what happens when nature is allowed to reclaim its place.
Plus... more in-depth features & interviews, outdoor swimming news, training & technique, nature & wildlife and kit reviews.
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FEATURES
Improving accessibility to outdoor swimming for deaf swimmers
Deaf swimmer Caroline Hurley is working to make the sport more accessible for deaf people through workshops, holidays and coaching.
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VIEW FROM THE WATER
5 things about swimming I wish I'd learnt sooner
Our founder and publisher, Simon Griffiths, reflects.
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NEWS
RNLI open lifeguard applications for 2021 season
The charity plans to provide a full lifeguard service at over 240 beaches across the UK this summer.
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NEWS
Swimmers raise over £45k for homelessness charity Crisis
A 28-strong team of outdoor swimmers have braved ice, snow and rain to complete a month of daily dips and raise vital funds to tackle homelessness.
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GEAR NEWS
FORM Smart Swim Goggles can now connect to endless pools
The sports wearable technology company FORM have announced a new partnership with Jacuzzi Brand endless pools.
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PODCAST
Listen to our founder Simon Griffiths on episode 7 of An Open Water Swimmer's Podcast
The format of this new podcast sees actor William Ellis ask the same seven questions to swimmers from all walks of life, to hear their swim story and find the common ground between us all: the love of water itself.
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EVENTS
Entries are now open to the John West Great Swim Series 2021
The John West Great Swim Series will be returning this summer, with multiple distances available to choose from in two stunning locations. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a
change of scenery and soak up a sense of normality.
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COMPETITION
WIN an Aqua Sphere wetsuit bundle - worth £300
We have one super prize bundle of a 2021 Pursuit V3 wetsuit, a Kayenne goggle and a cap to give away.
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GEAR
What's in our kit bag? January 2021
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DRY LAND TRAINING
Simple exercises to keep you swim fit
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HOW-TO'S
How to make your own DIY swim film – part 4
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The magazine for outdoor swimmers by outdoor swimmers.
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