Outdoor Swimming Stories From the UK

Open water swimming is a thrilling and invigorating experience, but it comes with its own set of challenges, especially where the water temperature...

Ah, autumn and winter – the seasons of crispy leaves, cozy jumpers, and the not-so-subtle reminder that the cold is nipping at your nose. But what ...

Cold water swimming has gained popularity in recent years for its myriad of health benefits and invigorating experience. However, as with any new e...

You don't need a lot of gear for open water swimming but for comfort and safety reasons we have listed below the kit we think you need to make the ...

Open water swimming, an introduction Literally speaking, open water swimming takes place anywhere that isn't a swimming pool. This means no bottom ...

How to manage Raynaud’s whilst Open Water Swimming before, during and after ...

Have you heard of the Her Spirit Winter Swim Challenge? Chris Onion was nominated as December Swimmer of the Month, winning a new Swim Secure Citrus Dry Bag and a Protective Phone Bag, and explains how Her Spirit helps her in all aspects of her well being.

Lins Buck wrote a Blog earlier on in the year on her training for the Thames Marathon Swim Event 2022 which she has now followed up with her actual experience of the mammoth swim.  There are some great tips and advice to pass on to anyone thinking of taking this up next year. 

Top tips to get you ready for cold water swimming. 

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...

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.

Alfie and Lizzie giving us an update in their second blog on their training for an open water swim event taking place in July while in lockdown.