What's coming up in the next issue of H2Open Magazine?

Published: Mon, 09/07/15

What's coming up in our Oct/Nov 2015 issue

When we start receiving emails from New Zealand and South Africa about the start of the open water swimming season we know that ours in the UK is coming to an end – at least the mass participation racing side of it. For many of our readers we know it's just a different phase. Last year lots of people carried on swimming through the winter and took part in events such as Chillswim, Phish or the Cold Water Championships at Tooting Bec Lido.

Still, we're hoping to do a few more longish swims before it gets too cold. We're also in the process of wrapping up the October/November 2015 issue of H2Open Magazine, which we will post to subscribers on or around 28 September, and thought we'd give you a quick preview of what's coming up.

As usual, the new issue will contain a mixture of inspirational and practical articles celebrating the wonderful world of open water swimming and helping you to get the most out of this brilliant activity. We know that open water swimming is as much about fun, adventure and personal challenges as it is about speed and performance and what goes into H2Open reflects that.

If you don't yet subscribe to H2Open, why not sign up today to make sure you receive the Oct/Nov issue.

Meanwhile, whether your summer is just finishing or beginning, keep on swimming and we'll see you in the water.

Simon Griffiths

Founder & Publisher

H2Open Magazine

PS. we also have a digital-only subscription option or you can buy a single digital issue

Coniston – then and now

In 1965, age 16, Chris Carter swam the length of Coniston Water with the British Long Distance Swimming Association. 50 years later he swam it again, and not much slower.

Open water hero

Not content with setting the record for the slowest ever English Channel crossing, Jackie Cobell is the first British woman to complete an Ice Mile and now takes part in extreme and politically significant swims around the world.

Swimming with Leviathan

Shane Wasik travels to the kingdom of Tonga, one of only three places in the world where you can swim with humpback whales.

Nordic nirvana

Occasional contributor Susanne Masters explores Iceland’s naturally heated pools and hot tubs.

Injury prevention

Guest coach Dan Abel looks at how to prevent swimming injuries, and how to manage your return from injury should it happen.

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