Outdoor Swimming Stories From the UK – Swim Secure

May 27, 2022

Training for the Henley Thames Marathon (Part 1)

One of our ambassadors, Lins Buck, decided to take on the mammoth Henley Thames Marathon Swim Event for 2022 and has documented her training for this so far...

cold water swimming · dry bag · sea swimming · swimming · Tips · tow float · Training Tips · wild swimming · Feb 17, 2022

Beginners Guide to Tow Floats

Are you starting open water swimming or wanting to increase your safety when wild swimming and thinking about buying a tow float or dry bag? Look no further we have the answers to the most frequently asked questions in relation to tow floats/dry bags.

Feb 08, 2022

Her Spirit - Winter Swim Challenge

Ever thought of taking up a Winter Swim Challenge - Her Spirit Sally did - read all about her experience.

dry bag · HenleySwim · Open Water Swimming · Swim Challenge · swimming · Aug 03, 2021

From Sundown to Sunrise, and Beyond!

Straight after Lins' local lake opened after lockdown Lins started training for three open water swim events she has entered. Selkie Henley Classic, the Sundowner from Challenging Events (a sprint triathlon) and the Serpentine Swim in September...

cold water swimming · Health · Open Water Swim Training · Open Water Swimming · swimming · Tips · wild swimming · Jul 03, 2021

Should I Wear a Tow Float?

Vicky, owner and open water swimming coach of Swimspirational Open Water Swimming, discusses the importance of her pupils wearing a tow float/dry bag in open water when she teaches.