Despite being an Olympic sport, open water swimming doesn’t garner the same media coverage as football or cricket. Even with massive and continuing growth in outdoor swimming over the past 10 years, our sport remains authentic and accessible. While the records of elite Olympic athletes may seem like a world away from our own swims, around the world there are everyday heroes pushing the boundaries in swimming. One such swimmer is the inspirational Kim Chambers, the only woman to swim the Farallon Islands (p30).
As we finally spring into summer, our June issue is packed full of inspiring stories and features. Whether you are training for an endurance swim (p50) or planning a summer of wild swimming adventures (p85), we have all the best advice, kit and inspiration to help you get out there and enjoy the open water. Swim wild and free,