The healing power of swimming, FINA World Cup winners... and cake

Published: Wed, 11/01/17

 
 
Not that I want to make you jealous, but I am writing this looking down from a mountain village in Crete down to the sea – which is a very inviting 22 degrees. But even if you are stuck in colder climes, Autumn is a pretty special time for outdoor swimmers. Summer’s warmth still lingers and, whether you swim in a wetsuit or skins, a decent swim is possible. Our November issue is packed full of awesome features to inspire your swimming adventures. Tune up your stroke in preparation for winter training; eight of the top winter swimming events to enter now; winter pre- and post-swim gear review; plus, nutrition, technique, events, destinations, interviews and more of your stunning photography and swim stories. Buy your copy direct from us now or in shops from Thursday. 
Don't forget to enter our cake competition – send me the recipe of your favourite cake for fuelling your outdoor swimming adventures, and our favourite will win a cosy Outdoor Swimmer hoodie!
Enjoy the newsletter and happy swimming,

Jonathan Cowie

Editor, Outdoor Swimmer
 
>>PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Bob Hegenbarth took this serene photo of his wife Emma on their wedding anniversary at Stein on the Isle of Skye.

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.

>>NEWS
BRIDI AND RUFFINI CROWNED FINA WORLD CUP SERIES WINNERS

Italy have claimed a double victory in the FINA/HOSA 10km Marathon Swimming World Cup, with Simone Ruffini and Arianna Bridi crowned series winners.

>>READ MORE

>>MY SWIM STORY
THE HEALING POWER OF SWIMMING

After the death of her brother, a wild swimming trip helped Nikki Ball's family through the grief.

>>MMMMM.... CAKE
ENTER OUR CAKE COMPETITION!
What is the best cake for fuelling your outdoor swimming adventures? Enter our competition and win fabulous prizes. 
>>COACH CASSIE
ASK COACH CASSIE!
Do you have a question for our resident Olympian? Whether technique, training, nutrition – or something completely different – email me and we will put your question to Cassie. 
>>EVENT AND VENUE LISTINGS
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There's something for all tastes so sign up and get training. 
 
 
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