Swimming around stacks, windy marathon swims and wild new hats

Published: Wed, 05/02/18

It's time to get back in the water! The May issue of Outdoor Swimmer will be landing with subscribers at the end of the week. With spring finally here, read our guide on how to safely enjoy swimming outdoors – plus our top tips on sea swimming. Our Gear section this issue features our choice of training aids to help you tune up your technique. Explore swimming spots in Patagonia, the Czech Republic and on the Thames. We celebrate open water icon Marilyn Bell and the 1954 marathon swim that turned her into a global swimming star. Plus: full event listings to plan your summer swims, nutrition, injury prevention, event reviews, news, interviews and more of your stunning photography and swim stories.

Order your copy directly from us and receive a free gift of our brand new 'Swim Wild and Free' swimming hat designed by artist Nancy Farmer – the must-have hat this season! The hats are also available to buy in our online shop.

Enjoy the newsletter and happy swimming,

Jonathan Cowie

Editor, Outdoor Swimmer

>>PHOTO OF THE WEEK

This week's pic of the week is of Angela Moir's epic 40km Lake Taupo solo swim, photographed by her husband Barry with a drone. Barry and Angela win first prize in our May Reader Photo Contest.

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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>>NEWS

SWIMMING AROUND THE OLD MAN OF STOER

Norman Todd becomes first man to swim the treacherous waters around the iconic Scottish sea stack.

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WINDSWEPT CONDITIONS FOR TAMPA BAY MARATHON SWIM

Rough and windy conditions for 24-mile Tampa Bay Marathon swim.

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ZOGGS LAUNCH SWIMWEAR MADE FROM OCEAN WASTE

New Ecolast swimwear made from plastic waste rescued from oceans and landfill launches this autumn.

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HENLEY SWIM BECOMES FIRST TO ACHIEVE SH2OUT EVENT ACCREDITATION

Henley Swim event series partners with Royal Life Saving Society UK and British Triathlon to achieve new SH2OUT event accreditation programme.

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>>SHOP

'SWIM WILD AND FREE' SWIMMING HATS

The must-have swimming hat this season! Designed by artist Nancy Farmer and available in five colours. High quality silicone hat for warmth and visibility in the open water. Only £5.95.

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>>FLASH SALE!

10% OFF ENTRY TO THE HENLEY MILE

Sign up to the Henley Mile which takes place on the 15 July 2018 by 5pm on Wednesday 2 May 2018 and receive 10% off your entry ticket. Simply enter the following code into the discount box on the checkout page: 2018HMOSMAG10

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>>COMPETITIONS

WIN A HEAD RACE SWIMRUN WETSUIT WORTH £495

The ‘race day’ wetsuit for combining swim and run performance.

The Head Race swimrun wetsuit has a base of extremely flexible 2mm neoprene. 1.5mm thickness around the arms and shoulders gives extra movement. 4mm air cell panels on the chest and 6mm panels on the upper thighs give an optimal swim position. The two zippers open easily while running and there are two accessible inner pockets.

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>>EVENT AND VENUE LISTINGS

OUTDOOR SWIMMING LISTINGS

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