Hi 

In 2011 the first issue of Outdoor Swimmer (then called H2Open) was published. In our September issue we are proud to celebrate ten years of being an independent magazine written for and by swimmers, bringing you stories from the world of outdoor swimming.  

Our anniversary issue went to press earlier this week and is available to pre-order now.

What you'll find in the September issue.  

Lewis Pugh has spent the past 15 years calling for politicians to commit to protecting the oceans and react meaningfully to climate change. Each of his swims are a feat of endurance. For 2021, Pugh has planned a ‘protest swim' – a 10km stage swim across the mouth of the Ilulissat Icefjord in Greenland. Stacey McGowan Holloway reports from his 10-day training camp in Iceland ahead of his 'Final Stand'. 

How clean is your river? The state of UK rivers is a hot topic in the media, but are they safe to swim in? Ella Foote explains how to identify a river clean enough for a dip. 

If like me you were enthralled by the 10k open water marathon at the Tokyo Olympics, in particular the "carnage and beauty" of the feeding stations. Olympic bronze medalist Cassie Patten gives some tips on feeding and nutrition for your next race or long swim. 

We’re once again thrilled to showcase swimming stories from around the globe, from Verity Green becoming the first deaf British woman to swim the English Channel to the strange and lucrative history of marathon swimmers appearing on cigarette cards. 

This is just a sample of what's in the new issue, which as usual is packed full of interviews and features, swimming and safety advice, training and technique, and swim travel from around the world. 

The September issue will be shipping next week. Pre-order your copy now for just £5.95 plus postage.

Jonathan, Luke, Ella and the team