Outdoor Swimmer Newsletter – Taking open water swimming to the masses

Published: Wed, 02/22/17

 
 
Swim Barbados
 
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It's that time of year when, if you want to keep your fitness levels up for a summer of swimming outdoors, you need to put in some time in the pool. Whether you are training for a special swim, race or you just want to improve your swimming, it is still sometimes hard to force yourself to go to the pool. Luckily, Outdoor Swimmer founder Simon Griffiths has written 7 Hacks to Trick You Into Training to help us all out.
What is your favourite wild swimming spot? Email editor@outdoorswimmer.com and let us know where it is and the story behind why you love it for a new feature in the magazine. 
Do you have a question about outdoor swimming for our resident Olympian Cassie Patten? Technique, training, nutrition, skills... whatever the subject, email editor@outdoorswimmer.com
Enjoy the newsletter and happy swimming.
Jonathan Cowie
Editor, Outdoor Swimmer Magazine
Swim your stress away in Barbados...
Swim Barbados
Picture this: A wonderful week on a surreal holiday in the island paradise of Barbados with a daily guided open water swim at different spectacular locations around the island.  Apres swim, a cold cocktail and lunch at a local beach bar in the shade of a swaying palm. Optional exciting excursions include cruising the coast on a catamaran, visiting the famous Oistins Friday Fish Fry, learning how the local Rum is made and observing sea turtles in their natural habitat.  
The organizers of the Barbados Open Water Festival proudly present Open Water Swim Holidays – now available monthly in Barbados.
The 6th Barbados Open Water Festival (1.5, 5, 10K races): Nov 1-5 2017. Entry is now open.

For information on holiday swims please visit swimbarbadosvacations.com

>>PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Reader Photo Contest
ANACAPA SUNRISE
Tiffany McQueen swimming across the Santa Barbara Channel at sunset with her husband John beside her in a kayak.
Enter our Outdoor Swimmer / Selkie 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. 
>>NEWS
FINA Mass Series
FINA TAKES OPEN WATER SWIMMING TO THE MASSES
The FINA Open Water Mass Swimming World Series gives amateur swimmers the chance to swim alongside the elites.
>>TRAINING
7 Training Hacks
7 HACKS TO TRICK YOU INTO TRAINING

It helps to have a few tricks to get you into the pool, says Simon Griffiths.

6 Ways to Put the Fun Back
6 WAYS TO PUT THE FUN BACK IN YOUR SWIMMING

Dan Abel's six steps to happy swimming.

>>INSPIRATION
Sarah Thomas
"AN IMPOSSIBLY BEAUTIFUL ADVENTURE"

We talk to Sarah Thomas about her record-breaking 80-mile swim in Lake Powell.

>>NUTRITION
Super Soups
SUPER SOUPS
Cold water swimming requires your body to work harder to keep you warm.
>>SWIM LISTINGS
SWIM LISTINGS
OUTDOOR SWIMMING EVENT LISTINGS
Have you entered any summer swims yet? If not, check out our swim listings for some inspiration. 
>>VENUES
VENUES
VENUE LISTINGS
Find new places to swim with our comprehensive venue listings.
>>COMPETITIONS
Great Swim
WIN GREAT NORTH SWIM ENTRIES AND TWO GREAT SWIM HOODIES
Aqua Sphere
WIN BERKLEY JAMMERS AND KAYENNE GOGGLES FROM AQUA SPHERE
 
 
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