"Up until now I had been blissfully unaware of fish"

Published: Wed, 07/05/17

 
 
Swim the Solent
 
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The outdoor swimming season is properly underway! Last week contributing editor Alice Gartland was in Devon for the Bantham Swoosh – read her write-up of the swim below. Over the weekend Simon swam at the Paddle Round the Pier in Brighton on Saturday and the Seahorse Swim at Studland Bay on Sunday, while Alice and I took on the Great London Swim. Alice swam the mile and I did the 5k (although as I missed the finish line I actually swam 5k and a bit!). This weekend the OS team are in Henley for the Henley Mile and Outdoor Swimmer Show. Come along and say hello, check out all the latest kit from the top outdoor swimming brands and swim a mile down the Thames – on-the-day swim entries are available and entry to the show is free.

Enjoy this week's newsletter and happy swimming.

Jonathan Cowie
Editor, Outdoor Swimmer 

PS. Don't forget to check out the offers section of our website for money off all kinds of swimming related goodies – including Swimovate, SwimSecure, Charlie Mcleod Sports Cloaks, PowerBreather and 15% discount on a range of thermal base layers from Eskeez.
 
SWIM THE SOLENT WITH ASPIRE
SWIM THE SOLENT

Join the Aspire swim team crossing The Solent to The Isle of Wight on a number of dates throughout the summer. Around three miles across, double for the two-way, this swim is ideal if you are a more experienced swimmer looking to push your boundaries. At Aspire, we are as passionate about swimming as you are and will be with you all the way. Dive in and help support people paralysed by Spinal Cord Injury. For further details email our event co-ordinator, Andrew or see our website.


 
>>PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Photo Contest
​​​​​​​Mel Fenson took this photo of a swimmer acclimatising herself to the water temperature at Stanton Lakes in Leicestershire. In each issue of the magazine we publish a selection of your images in our 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 send us your best swim pics.
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Coach Cassie
COACH CASSIE 

Do you have a question about open water swimming for our resident Olympian Cassie Patten? Technique, training, nutrition, skills... whatever the subject, email editor@outdoorswimmer.com.

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>>NEWS
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WILL YOU SWIM THE CHANNEL THIS AUTUMN WITH ASPIRE? 

Swim the distance of the English Channel – 22 miles, in 12 weeks – in your local pool.

>>EVENTS
Bantham Swoosh
WHEN DID YOU HAVE YOUR FIRST SWOOSH?

Alice Gartland swam like a starfish at the Outdoor Swimming Society Bantham Swoosh.

>>READERS' SWIMS
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"UP UNTIL NOW I HAD BEEN BLISSFULLY UNAWARE OF FISH"

Outdoor Swimmer reader Jacqui Hargrave is training to swim the 10-mile length of Windermere this summer​​​​​​​.

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WIN A HEAD BLACK MARLIN WETSUIT PLUS A PLACE AT THE MY TRI EVENTS FIREWORKS 500

Experience the clear water of Capernwray Dive Centre at night with one lap of the quarry (500m) while wearing Head’s most advanced wetsuit for open water swimming – the Black Marlin.

Join us and the exhibitors below at the Outdoor Swimmer show at the Henley Mile on Sunday 9 July
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The Outdoor Swimmer Show combines an outdoor swimming expo with a chance to get in the water to test the latest kit or just to enjoy a casual swim. Try on a wetsuit or book a swimming holiday and be inspired by our great speakers and guest coaches. The Outdoor Swimmer Show takes place alongside the Henley Mile and is free to attend. Henley Mile swimmers, their families and supporters are automatically registered. If you are not taking part in one of the Henley Mile swims but would still like to come along to the show, please register here.
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