H2Open Newsletter – Ben Hooper Begins Swim Across Atlantic

Published: Wed, 11/16/16

This week in the H2Open office we are busy putting the finishing touches to the next issue of the magazine. Our cracking Christmas issue is packed full of festive features to keep you inspired and motivated through the winter – whether you are still swimming outdoors or are hibernating in the pool. The new issue will be out at the end of the month. Stay tuned for further announcements.

In the newsletter this week we hear from Ben Hooper as he sets off on his awe-inspiring attempt to swim across the Atlantic, plus an international team swim across political divisions to promote awareness of the depletion of the Dead Sea.

If you're feeling in the need of a bit of sunshine, check out the Swim Travel section of our website for summer holiday ideas, or sign-up to a race for next summer. Entries to BEST Fest 2017 in sunny Majorca have just opened (see full details below).

Enjoy the newsletter and happy swimming,

Jonathan Cowie

Editor, H2Open Magazine

BEST Fest

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Enter today at http://bestopenwater.com and book your accommodation.

>>PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Annie goes for a dip with a friendly local in the bay in front of Start Point lighthouse, on the South Devon coast. Photo by Caro Horgan.

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>>NEWS

BEN HOOPER SETS OFF FROM SENEGAL, AIMING FOR BRAZIL

British adventure swimmer Ben Hooper aims to become the first person to swim all the way across the Atlantic, from continent to continent.

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MADSWIMMERS COMPLETE RECORD-BREAKING DEAD SEA SWIM

International team of swimmers complete Dead Sea swim to promote international peace and environmental awareness.

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>>INSPIRATION

THRILL TO THE CHILL

Silly hats, cake and shivering... are you ready for the winter swimming season?

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>>TRAINING

BUILD CORE STRENGTH FOR A MORE POWERFUL KICK

Did you know that an improved core can boost your front crawl leg kick?.

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>>COMPETITIONS

WIN A FUNKITA OR FUNKY TRUNKS GOODY BAG WORTH £50

To celebrate the launch of the brand new Break Out range, Funkita, Funky Trunks and Simply Swim are giving away £50's worth of swimwear to kick off your winter training regime.

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