H2Open Newsletter – How to Fall in Love with Outdoor Swimming

Published: Wed, 01/04/17

 
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Happy new year! If you're like me you will have spent the past few days busily planning your swim calendar for the next year. If you still need some inspiration, check out our event listings. There are swims listed all around the world, and remember that you don't have to race to participate – there's nothing wrong with enjoying the scenery!
My first event this year is the UK Cold Water Swimming Championships at Tooting Bec Lido in south London – and I have been getting some practice in by breaking the ice as the temperatures have plummeted over the past couple of days. We want to see your winter swimming pics too! Email them to editor@h2openmagazine.com or share them with us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.  
Thank you to everyone who completed our outdoor swimming survey. If you haven't yet taken part, there is still time and it only takes a few minutes to complete. Whether you are a subscriber or have never read a copy of the magazine, we want to know what you think makes a great magazine about outdoor swimming.  
Enjoy the newsletter and happy swimming in 2017.
Jonathan Cowie
Editor, H2Open Magazine
>>PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Reader Photo Contest
CHASING THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
Laure Latham in Sommaroy, Norway. "Norwegian fishermen’s cottages, snowy mountains in the background, and lovely clear water – it was just a perfect winter swim."
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. 
>>SWIM LISTINGS
SWIM LISTINGS
OUTDOOR SWIMMING EVENT LISTINGS
Have you entered any events in 2017 yet? If not, check out our swim listings for some inspiration. And remember, you don't have to be competitive to enter an event. Races are only races if you race them, otherwise they are just lovely swims!
>>TRAINING
Train Like a Master
NEW YEAR, NEW TRAINING SESSIONS
Kick start your new year's resolutions with three training sessions inspired by masters swimming clubs. 
>>OUTDOOR SWIMMING SURVEY
Reader Survey
HELP US MAKE H2OPEN EVEN BETTER!
Thank you to everyone who has already taken part in our reader survey. If you haven't already, please spare a couple of minutes to help us make H2Open the best magazine possible about outdoor swimming. Even if you don't read the magazine we would still like to know your recommendations and as a thank you we will enter you in a prize draw for a magazine or gift subscription.  
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How to fall in love
HOW TO FALL IN LOVE WITH OUTDOOR SWIMMING
The people at TriExpo asked us what someone should do to fall in love with open water swimming. This is what we told them.
>>TIP OF THE WEEK
Get ready for the outdoor swimming season by brushing up on your open water skills in the pool. For example, practise sighting so that you can ensure you are swimming in the right direction when outdoors. 
>>VENUES
VENUES
VENUE LISTINGS
Find new places to swim with our comprehensive venue listings.
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