The unexpected and unwanted consequences of FINA’s poorly conceived wetsuit ruling

Published: Wed, 08/16/17

It's deadline week again for us and our September issue goes to press tomorrow. As well as our usual news, club stories, event and gear reviews we'll be looking at the importance of quality (as opposed to quantity) in your swimming training, how to focus on what you can control during a swim rather than the external factors that might distract you, Cassie Patten shares her advice on settling your mind before an important event and we've got an interview with the author of Swimming with Seals. The next issue should arrive with subscribers on or around 26 August.

Meanwhile, if you haven't yet read our August issue, you can get a copy here.

In this week's newsletter we discover that there have been some unexpected consequences from FINA's wetsuit ruling, I took part in a NOWCA Swim and we report on a new version of Swimathon for the open water.

Enjoy the newsletter and happy swimming.

Simon Griffiths

Founder & publisher, Outdoor Swimmer

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>>UNEXPECTED CONSEQUENCES OF FINA'S WETSUIT RULING

THE UNEXPECTED AND UNWANTED CONSEQUENCES OF FINA’S POORLY CONCEIVED WETSUIT RULING

Will we lose our ability to choose whether or not to wear them in future?

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>>NOWCA SWIM

CREATING A PARKRUN FOR OPEN WATER SWIMMERS

Can it be done?

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>>OPEN WATER SWIMATHON

LAST FEW PLACES AVAILABLE ON NEW OPEN WATER SWIMATHON

If you're a fan of Swimathon, check out the new open water version

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Whether you’re competing in a triathlon, an open water event, a swimrun adventure or wild swimming for fun, ProWetsuit have got the swimming wetsuit for you. To be in with a chance of winning one of three £50 ProWetsuit vouchers simply fill in your name, address and the code shown in the August issue of our magazine.

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