H2Open Newsletter – From Short Winter Dips to Swimming 1000km

Published: Wed, 11/30/16

 
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The Christmas issue of H2Open magazine hits the shops on Thursday and is packed full of festive features to keep you inspired and motivated through the winter. We interview Sarah Thomas about her awe-inspiring 80-mile swim, and the Wild Swimming Brothers tell us of their trip to Norway to swim the world's largest whirlpools. We also have 12 motivation boosts to keep you inspired through the dark days of winter, as well as training features to help you prepare both your body and mind for the open water next season.
An annual subscription to H2Open magazine costs less than a pair of goggles – and you can get your first three issues for just £8.70 when you pay by direct debit. Subscribe and save money on the cover price. And if you are stuck for what to give the open water swimmer in your life for Christmas, why not get them an H2Open Christmas gift subscription?
Enjoy the newsletter and happy swimming,
Jonathan Cowie
Editor, H2Open Magazine
>>PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Reader Photo Contest
This week's photo of the week is of our editor Jonathan Cowie taking a dip at Hovedøya island, Norway. "When I got out the water there was a fox sat on the beach watching me. He obviously wasn't used to seeing people swimming in the winter!"
Enter our Reader Photo Contest to be in with a chance of having your photo featured in the magazine and winning outdoor swimming kit and apparel from Selkie Swim Co. 
>>CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE
Christmas gift guide
If you haven't yet decided what to put on your Christmas list, check out our selection of perfect open water swimming gifts.
>>NEWS
Sea Hawks
SEA HAWKS ATTEMPT NEW WORLD RECORD FOR LONGEST OPEN WATER RELAY
Indian amateur sports team of open water swimmers aim to swim 1000km.
>>INSPIRATION
Winter swimming
6 TIPS FOR COLD WATER SWIMMING
Get out your Santa hats, it's winter swimming season.
>>VIDEO
  BEST FEST 2016 - The Open Water Swimming Festival
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BEST FEST 2017
This video from BEST Fest has got us dreaming about summer races and warm seas.
>>TIP OF THE WEEK
Whatever you think about cold water and your immune system, don’t go swimming if you’ve already got the flu.

>>COMPETITIONS
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WIN A SELKIE SPIRIT WETSUIT

Here’s a chance for one lucky reader to win one of these fantastic new suits from open water swim brand Selkie Swim Co.

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