Take a running jump …
Tempted by swimming outdoors this summer? I think a great way to get into wild swimming is to take part in one of the events organised by the Outdoor Swimming Society. One of my favourites is the annual
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Waterbaby: Martin Strel, Amazon swimmer
Martin Strel is a long distance swimmer from Slovenia. He shot to fame in 2007 when he swam the entire length of the Amazon river (5,268 km) in 66 days.
My first memory of the water is catching trout… read more
5 top tips for swimming in cold water
As temperatures around the UK look set to stay around freezing and below, and cold water events such as the Outdoor Swimming Society’s annual December dip and the UK Cold Water Swimming Championships are coming… read more
A summer of swimming outdoors
As the outdoor swimming event season draws to a close, I want to take a look back over the summer and share my experiences, writes Phil Heath. It began way back in June when, along with some of… read more
Outdoor Swimming Society campaigns for right to swim
The Outdoor Swimming Society (OSS) has joined the campaign to secure the right to swim in inland waters. You may or may not be aware that the law in England and Wales is very grey on whether… read more
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