Editor’s Letter

Many swimmers I know and meet cannot wait

Editor’s Letter

COVER: ANDREA HALL

FAV THINGS IN THIS MONTH’S ISSUE:

Leszek Naziemiec’s Yukon odyssey Adventure swimming always inspires

Christmas List-worthy…

How to Wild Swim: What to Know Before

TRENDING

CHANNEL MORE PROJECT SUCCESS On Saturday 30 September,

Winter at UK lidos

Once upon a time outdoor pools across the

A Swim with a View

Forget about your Strava and take in the

View From The Water

Simon Griffiths looks at the value of swimming

ENVIRONMENT

SUSANNE MASTERS

ON ICE

Rowan Clarke finds out why so many swimmers sit in backyard baths, barrels and tubs

A HEALTHY HABIT

Dipping and swimming in cold water is increasingly being touted as good for health. But what does the science say?

SWIM PEOPLE

ELAINE HOWLEY • SWIMTERVIEW• SARAH THOMAS SOPHIE ETHERIDGE •

LESZEK NAZIEMIEC’S YUKON ODYSSEY

After conquering the 1,000km Vistula River in his native Poland, adventure swimmer Leszek Naziemiec turned his attention to the far north and Alaska.

UNSINKABLE

Alan Corcoran swam the length of Ireland in memory of his father.

MILES MORE ICE

What does it take to swim an ice mile? Rowan Clarke finds out

REWILD SWIM CLUB

Nestled in rewilding land, tucked into the meandering course of the River Severn, is a hidden space where you will find a natural pond, sauna and small community of swimmers. Ella Foote discovers a hidden gem in Gloucestershire

Sarah Thomas: Marathon Swimmer

Winter swimming at the Pond is all about

Adaptive Swimmer: Sophie Etheridge

It has only been in the past few

COMMUNITY COLD WATER SISTERS

Last year, my sister and I joined the

Ever fancied swimming the English Channel in relay?

Apply here! Wouldn’t it be good to optimise

COACH

WINTER FREESTYLE • MOVE OF THE MONTH • BACK TO BASICS BREASTSTROKE KNEE PAIN • YOU ASK, WE ANSWER

WINTER FREESTYLE REFRESHER: PART 1 – BREATHING FOR FRONT CRAWL

How to identify areas for improvement and work out what to do

CUBAN PRESS

PERSONAL TRAINING WITH VIVIENNE RICKMAN

BACK TO BASICS

HOW AND WHY SHOULD I PRACTISE KICKING?

DEMYSTIFYING BREASTSTROKE KNEE ISSUES

Swimming specialist physiotherapist Alex Ewart explores knee pain

You Ask, We Answer!

QUESTION: I met you at Swim Serpentine and

GEAR

NEOPRENE ACCESSORIES

NEOPRENE ACCESSORIES

★★★★☆ Orca Gloves, £47 THEY SAY... These gloves

KIT WE LOVE...

Outdoor Swimmer love to try out new kit on the market, everythi from something to wear to a problem-solving creation we never knew we needed. Here is a round-up of what we like this month!

SWIM SERPENTINE, SEPTEMBER 2023

The classic Central London swim was back for the first time since 2019. Simon Griffiths shares his experience

LET’S SWIM!

UK AND INTERNATIONAL EVENT LISTINGS

IMMERSE INTO ULLSWATER AT ANOTHER PLACE

Another Place Hotel on Ullswater offers the perfect place to relax as well as explore. Plunge into the second largest lake in the Lake District with swim expert Colin Hill then relax in a copper rolltop bath. Ella Foote finds out more

SWIMMING WATERCOLOURS IN COUNTY MAYO

From golden lough swims and yellow flat periwinkles to pale turquoise seas and grey skies, County Mayo’s swims are drawn from a painter ’s palette. Susanne Masters explored the region’s sea and freshwater swimming spots

PATRONS

Thank you to the following individuals who have joined Outdoor Swimmer magazine as Patrons and Super Patrons

My Swim Story: Derek Yach Swimming is my lifesaver

Derek kept swimming while on chemotherapy and radiotherapy

LIMITLESS – A UNIQUE EXPEDITION

Nuala Moore is an Irish open water swimmer, adventurer and holds two Guinness World Records for extreme cold-water swimming. She is a pioneer, a cold-water safety specialist, coach, mentor and an incredible endurance swimmer who has pushed the boundaries for women in extreme sports. He memoir, Limitless, was published in September this year. Here she shares an extract with Outdoor Swimmer

MARK TURNER: ULTRASWIM 33.3

Tell us a bit about your personal experience

COLD

We can see our breath in the air

XTRATUF

Struggling with gift ideas for a loved one

VOYLOK

Voyloks are two shows in one: wool felt

ORCA SWIM HAT

Made of 2.5 mm neoprene, our swim hat

ORCA THERMAL PARKA

This waterproof mid-length parka with a fleece lining

OUTDOOR HI-VIZ SWIM SAFETY BUOY

Stay safe and be seen! Zoggs’ Hi-Viz Swim

NEOPRENE GLOVES 3 & NEOPRENE SOCKS 3

Protect your extremities during chilly open water swims.

NEOPRENE CAP 3

Unlock cold water swims by keeping your head

PREDATOR TITANIUM

Discover Performance Eyewear for Swimmers. Predator is the

FANCY A DDIPP® ® ?

Made from 100% recycled plastic and with a

#INHABITCONSCIOUSLY

Introducing Inhabit’s Serenity Blue and Endeavour robes. These

DRYROBE®

Keep swimming all winter long with the dryrobe®

RED’S REVOLUTION ROBE

Certified B Corp, Red’s game-changing hybrid parka! Not

RED’S RECOVERED ROBE

Certified B Corp, Red’s limited-edition new Recovered collection

RED’S ROLL TOP DRY BAG BACKPACK

Red’s all-around dry bag now with padded air-flow

RED’S WATERPROOF KIT BAG

Red’s technical kit bag is an absolute favourite

CARIBOU TOTE BAG BY WILD MOOSE

Check out the fully waterproof Caribou tote bag

SWIMBLER

Swimbler’s innovative collection of waterproof bobble hats are

ALPKIT

HAVEN Changing robe Oversized for instant warmth and

FUNKITA & FUNKY TRUNKS

Get ready to find your new favourite swimwear

COOTS LONDON

COOTS London draws inspiration from the art of

AVY J WATERWEAR – THE PERFECT GIFT FOR CHRISTMAS

“Aches with loveliness. If you took the most amazing jeans you ever had, or that archetypal little black dress and turned it into a swimming costume costume: that’s Davy J territory.” The Outdoor Swimming Society

THE OUTDOOR SWIMMER SHOP

Dive into the joy of giving with fabulous

SEA & STREAM

Are you looking for the perfect gift for

AQUASPHERE

Experience infinite vision and conquer open waters with

LESA WELCH ARTS

Lesa is a freelance print artist based in

SWIM SECURE’S CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

Searching for the perfect gift for that open

ANDREA HALL DESIGN

Artist Andrea Hall creates beautiful unique gifts featuring

HENLEY SWIM

Do you have a friend that can’t get