Win a Swimzi. Win a dryrobe. Smartphone film tips. And we remember Terry Laughlin.

Published: Wed, 11/22/17

 
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In today's newsletter we have part three of our series on making DIY swim films on your smartphone by Stefan Stuckert, the BAFTA-nominated director of 'Oceans 7', a feature documentary about the open-sea swimmer Beth French and her extraordinary challenge to swim across the world's seven toughest sea-channels in a single year. In order to help raise funds for shooting the last crucial scenes of the film, the Oceans 7 team are currently running a crowd funding campaign. They need your support, so, if you like the project, please make a pledge: http://bit.ly/O7-crowdfunding. They have some great rewards (including subscriptions to Outdoor Swimmer magazine!) and 5% of all funds raised go to the charity Action for ME.
If you’re still struggling to find something to treat yourself or the swimmer in your life this Christmas, look out for an email later in this week about our Complete Outdoor Swimmer package. It includes a hoodie, t-shirt, pair of flip flops and the option to add a one-year subscription, all for just £99.50.
Enjoy the newsletter and happy swimming,

Jonathan Cowie

Editor, Outdoor Swimmer
 
>>PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Photo Contest
AUTUMN IN DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY
Gillian Brydson and her daughter swimming in their favourite quiet spot. "If you look carefully you can just see the Belted Galloway Cows in the background – or ‘Oreo Cows’ as they can be called across the pond."

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.

>>FILM MAKING
OCEANS 7
HOW TO MAKE A TOP DIY SWIM FILM – TOP TIPS PART 3

The third in our six-part series on how to make a short film on your smartphone by BAFTA Award winning director Stefan Stuckert.  

>>READ MORE

>>TRIBUTE
Terry Laughlin
TERRY LAUGHLIN, 1951-2017

The death of Terry Laughlin is a sad loss to the swimming community, but his legacy will live on.

>>COMPETITIONS
SWIMZI

Win a Swimzi! Where would you wear yours?

We will be looking for pictures of people in the most unusual places so get creative!  We will feature the three winners in our January issue. Closing date is Friday 8 December 2017.

DRYROBE

WIN! a dryrobe Advance PLUS travel compression bag, beanie, lanyard and tote bag

>>NEWS
Bangla Channel
BECKY HORSBRUGH AIMS TO BE FIRST BRITISH PERSON TO SWIM BANGLA CHANNEL
Charity swim will raise funds to teach children to swim and prevent drowning in Bangladesh. 
SWIMTREK
SWIMTREK REWARDED FOR CREATING NEW INDUSTRY
Queen’s Award in Innovation recognises the company’s pioneering creation of the swim holiday business. 
CRISIS
WINTER DIPS TO RAISE MONEY FOR CRISIS
Homelessness charity Crisis wants swimmers to get cold.
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