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HOMELESS BOY COMPLETES ICONIC ROBBEN ISLAND SWIM

On 5 January 2020, former homeless boy and refugee

LIFEGUARDING OUTDOORS IN WINTER

We caught up with Francesca Ridgard, a lifeguard at London Royal Docks, to find out what it’s like to lifeguard outdoors in winter.

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STAR LETTER “If I don’t do it now, I never will” Jim

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VIEW FROM THE WATER

My favourite thing about publishing Outdoor Swimmer is the opportunity to share other people’s stories, says Simon Griffiths

CATCH A WAVE

To train for Rottnest, SwimTrek founder Simon Murie has been exploring the southern hemisphere’s surfing spots

IRISH MOSS

A useful seaweed.

Bosham Outdoor Swimming Society

Ella Foote meets a new swimming group at Bosham Quay

IDEAS ARE EASY…

After twenty years, Will Watt’s big idea to transport his kit while swimming is now in production. By Ella Foote

NEW ADVENTURES

Winter swims help avoid the blues and prepare you for summer adventures, says Pete Kelly

SAVE GRANGE LIDO

Clare Lord took part in a MALLOWS charity swim to in aid of Grange Lido

Swim Stars

We celebrate the unsung heroes that have influenced the lives of some of you, the Outdoor Swimmer readers

Beat heartbreak forever

To mark the 30th anniversary of the Pier to Pier Swim the BHF are offering £5 discount off entry for anyone that registers before Saturday 29 February using code CELEBRATE

The mermaid & the soprano

A modern love story for Valentine’s Day. By Ella Foote

SEEING IS BELIEVING

Ella Foote meets Sue Anstiss, who was awarded an MBE in 2018 for services to grassroots and women’s sport

The Call of the Wild, Open Water

Jack London lived life to the fullest. By Elaine K Howley

COACH CASSIE

Olympic medallist Cassie Patten answers your swimming questions

HOW TO... TUMBLE TURN

Want to look like a pro swimmer in the pool? Follow Keri-anne Payne's five steps to mastering the tumble turn

KEEP IT SIMPLE

Add this simple set of 400s to your weekly training programme for long term benefits, says Simon Griffiths

“I AM NOT SURE I AM MENTALLY STRONG ENOUGH TO OVERCOME THE COLD”

Sports psychology consultant Helen Davis helps ice mile challenger Amanda Bowden

Seasonal & sustainable

We’ve been back in the kitchen for a batch of tasty recipes to fuel your swimming with our brand new cookery section

UNSUNG SWIM DESTINATIONS

From the UK to remotest parts of Africa and Asia, here’s

Slovenian soul swimming

Richard Nelsson explores the wild swimming delights of Lake Bohinj

Swimming Egypt

Omar El Galla’s quest to become the first person in memory to swim the Gulf of Aqaba along the Sinai.

Go wild in Croatia

Stephen Baker travelled to Croatia for a ‘first-ever’ swim

LET’S SWIM!

UK AND INTERNATIONAL EVENT LISTINGS

The Big Splash

Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 February

Aberdovey Swim

19 - 20 September 2020

WHAT’S IN OUR KIT BAG?

Swimrun wetsuits, goggles, sweaters, skin care and swimming costumes – our favourite swim kit this month