Outdoor Swimmer Newsletter – Swim for Peace

Published: Wed, 03/01/17

 
 
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He may have used fins and a shark cage, but Walter Poenisch's 1978 swim from Cuba to the US was a truly historic swim. Designed to promote world peace, Poenisch started the 90-mile swim on his 65th birthday after a birthday toast from Fidel Castro. Read about Poenisch's remarkable achievements below.
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Enjoy the newsletter and happy swimming.
Jonathan Cowie
Editor, Outdoor Swimmer Magazine
Dive in for Macmillan
MacMillan
Take the plunge – do a Great Swim on behalf of Macmillan Cancer Support, official charity partner of the series. Choose from the ½ mile, 1 mile or 2 mile swims or challenge yourself to 5 or 10k. Whichever length you choose, you’re going the distance to help us ensure no one faces cancer alone. Register for a Team Macmillan place or if you’ve already entered, join us today.  

Great North Swim: Lake Windermere, 9th – 11th June
Great East Swim: Alton Water reservoir, 17th June
Suunto Great London Swim: Royal Victoria Docks, 1st July
Great Scottish Swim: Loch Lomond, 26th August

>>PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Reader Photo Contest
TORBAY SUNRISE
Fi Darby captures the sunrise at Torbay. "This was an amazing sunrise swim that lasted just enough time to watch the sunrise do its amazing thing."
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
Walter Poenisch
POENISCH INDUCTED INTO ISHoF 39 YEARS AFTER HISTORIC CUBA SWIM
One of history's most remarkable swimmers has finally been inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
 
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>>TRAINING
7 ways
7 WAYS TO BECOME A BETTER SWIMMER

There is more to becoming a better outdoor swimmer than just getting faster, says Simon Griffiths.

Up the Tempo
UP THE TEMPO

Fiona Ford explains how to use a Tempo Trainer to improve your awareness of sustainable pace and become a faster swimmer.

>>NUTRITION
DIY energy
DIY ENERGY BARS
Fuel your swims with our delicious homemade energy bars.
>>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. 
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