Safety Guides

If you follow Simon Griffiths, Founder and Publisher of Outdoor Swimmer Magazine, on his Twitter you will know that he regularly swims throughout the year in his local river, the Thames. 

Simon has written a comprehensive safety guide for river swimming, a must read before entering any river for a swim, dip or swoosh.  

Whether you’re swapping the swimming pool for open water or just enjoying a quick dip, here’s how you can stay safe and make the most of your time in the sea.

An open water safety guide to lake swimming written by Swim Secure Ambassador Lins Buck with valuable knowledge and input from Swim Secure’s founder Colin Hill.

Thinking of a Christmas Day or New Year Day open water dip this year?  Take a read of our tips before you do for a safe dip.

For many the transition from pool to open water can be a daunting one, but with some simple safety steps the delights of the great outdoors are cl...

The health benefits of cold water swimming have long been suspected, from Victorians gathering in their bathing machines to the lido boom of the ea...