H2Open Newsletter

Published: Wed, 05/18/16

 
 
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It's again that time in our production cycle when we chain Jonathan to his desk to make sure he hits the deadline for sending the new issue to the printer, which means I get to write our newsletter.

Our June/July issue goes to press at the end of this week, so it should be posted to subscribers by the end of next week. We’ve got another bumper issue with some great features to look forward to: we get a taste of some really wild swimming with Jack Bright in the Arctic, report on the wave of lido revivals and investigate the benefits of mindful swimming. We have a series of wild swimming walks in Devon for you to try and get some top tips on how to be a support kayaker. Plus, more event and gear reviews than ever before as well as all the usual training, technique and nutrition advice.

An annual subscription (six issues) costs less than the entry price of many races so if you're not already signed up, why not do so now?

Meanwhile, for our northern hemisphere readers, we hope you're enjoying the spring. Talking to some of the lake operators it sounds like they're seeing lots of new swimmers this year, which is a great sign that open water swimming is continuing to grow.

We look forward to seeing some of you at events this year. On Sunday (22 May) I will be at Ragley Hall for the RLSS Open Water Festival and then in June we'll be at the Great North Swim in Windermere. If you're there, stop by and say hello. If you've got any questions about open water swimming, we'll do our best to help you.

Enjoy the newsletter and happy swimming,
Simon Griffiths
(Founder and publisher, H2Open Magazine)
 
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A LIFE-LONG JOURNEY
​​​​​​​Your swimming technique is not something you can fix and forget about but needs constant refinement.
>>TRAINING
Training
RETURN TO FORM 
Sometimes injury or circumstances can take you away from swimming. Dan Abel looks at how to get back.
>>STAYING SAFE IN OPEN WATER
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STAYING SAFE IN OPEN WATER MEANS TAKING RESPONSIBILITY 
Read our new guide to risk assessment and staying safe when swimming outside
>>NEWS
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SWIMMING, SAFETY AND POLITICS
Richard Royal interviews Nadhim Zahawi MP, Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Water Safety and Drowning Prevention.
>>VOLUNTEERING
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WHY VOLUNTEER AT AN OPEN WATER SWIMMING EVENT?
We spoke to some volunteers and found out that it's more than just a free lunch..
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