H2Open Newsletter – Education not Scaremongering

Published: Wed, 05/04/16

 
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More people drown running or walking near open water than they do swimming in it, but it is unimaginable that anyone would advocate banning running or walking near water. Yet as the water warms up then up go the "No Swimming" signs. In this week's blog, Simon asks how can we change attitudes to open water safety? As well as broadening the dialogue between all those with an interest in the open water, it is essential that all children be taught how to swim and how to stay safe around open water.
What do you think? Let us know and if we publish your letter in the magazine you will also be in with a chance of winning an Arena Fastpack 2.1 backpack worth £52. Email editor@h2openmagazine.com
Enjoy the newsletter and happy swimming,
Jonathan Cowie
Editor, H2Open Magazine
 
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>>BLOG
Ban walking and running
EDUCATION NOT SCAREMONGERING 
​​​​​​​How can we change the outdoor swimming safety message from "don't do it" to "how to stay safe"?
>>PICTURE OF THE WEEK
Reader Photo Contest
H2OPEN / SELKIE SWIM CO READER PHOTO CONTEST 
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>>TRAINING
Training
PROTECT YOUR WINTER GAINS 
Make the most of your winter training bank with these two sessions focusing on pacing and open water skills.
>>NUTRITION
Amateur vs Elite
AMATEUR VS ELITE  
Whether you are an Olympic medallist or tackling your first open water race, correctly fuelling your swimming is crucial.
>>NEWS
Oxford vs Cambridge
CROSS CHANNEL RACING WITH OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE  
Their boat race is more famous, but this bi-annual contest between Britain's two most famous universities could potentially be more exciting.
>>SWIM TRAVEL
German Lake District
SWIMMERS WILKOMMEN  
Simon Griffiths explores the Mecklenburg Lake District in Germany.
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