TRAINING
Get ready for open-water events with these simple training sessions
Whatever distance you plan to swim this summer, try these easy sets from Fiona Ford to kickstart your training.
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ADVERT
The UK's biggest open water swim series returns this summer, and entries are now open!
This June why not take a trip to surround yourself with the natural beauty and scenic surroundings of Lake Windermere and Alton Water for a much-needed change of scenery? The John
West Great North Swim takes place on Friday 11 – Sunday 13 June, and the John West Great East Swim will be held on Saturday 19 June.
Both events will offer the same family friendly atmosphere, spectacular swimming action, and unbeatable sense of achievement, while also ensuring your safety is the number one priority.
Seek adventure with us this summer... It's in our nature!
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| Swimming pool water inactivates Covid-19 virus in under
30 seconds, new study finds
This reassuring news comes as indoor swimming pools reopen across the England this week.
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| 5 minutes with author Jini Reddy
Ahead of the paperback release of Wanderland: A search for magic in the landscape, we catch up with author Jini Reddy, who, since the book's release, has been inspired to try wild
swimming.
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| Costume-free swim group seeks new venue
Plans to covert EnergyBase, the pool used by Naturist London, has been described as a move which will "not only be a loss to naturists, but to all Londoners".
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| Zone3 announced as new water safety partner for RLSS
UK
All RLSS UK water safety partners benefit from a bespoke package of safety guidance and support, as well as being able to promote their RLSS UK partner status to their
customers.
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| To add a bit of fun to your outdoor swims, join Henley Swim in playing SwimGo Bingo this spring and summer. They've set 15 challenges for you to take on.
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NEW ISSUE
Spring swimming – April issue out now!
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TRAINING
Add this simple set of 400s to your pool training for long-term benefits
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| How to make the most out of your pool
slots – With limited pool time available, Olympic silver medalist Keri-anne Payne explains how to make the most of your sessions.
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COMPETITION
WIN a Zone3 Aspire Wetsuit worth £375
One of the highest-rated wetsuits of the last decade, commended for its flexibility, buoyancy and speed of removal, the Aspire is great for beginners and pros alike – designed for a fast, smooth and natural feeling swim.
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COMPETITION
Submit your best swimming photos to be in with a chance of winning an A4 print from Andrea Hall Designs
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VENUE LISTINGS
UK event listings – 2021
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The magazine for outdoor swimmers by outdoor swimmers.
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