How do you stay a swimmer when swimming isn't an option?

How do you stay a swimmer when swimming isn't an option? | Pre-order the February issue now

Published: Wed, 01/27/21

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VIEW FROM THE WATER

How do you stay a swimmer when swimming isn't an option?

For most people who swim outdoors, swimming is part of their identity. Swimming is not just something you do - being a swimmer is something that you are.

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GEAR

What's in our kit bag? January 2021

Thermal wetsuits and jammers, watches and changing robes. Here's our pick of swim kit this month.

NEW iSSUE

Announcing the February issue of Outdoor Swimmer magazine

Pre-order issue 46 of Outdoor Swimmer magazine now for delivery early February.

In the issue:

We meet ‘The Swimmers’, beautifully captured by Justine Desmond for a photography project. Justine's courageous portraits and accompanying swimmer stories will bring some joy to us all.
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.

Pre-order your copy now

MY SWIM STORY

"I may have had cancer, but it isn't going to rule my life"

Audrey Hellen shares her swim story.

NEWS

The Rivers Trust responds to "encouraging" announcement from Defra regarding plans for sewer storm overflows

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) have committed to compile annual data from water companies on the use of storm overflows into an annual report, and to make real-time storm overflow data available year-round for all designated bathing waters.