MUSSELS

Editor’s letter

“This plunge into the cold water of a mountain pool

Reader Photo Contest

in association with SwimQuest Holidays

This issue’s theme: Autumn

Established in 2012, SwimQuest are award-winning open

JOANNE JONES SETS NEW RECORD FOR FASTEST BRISTOL CHANNEL CROSSING

A few months ago it seemed unlikely that any channel

NEWS IN BRIEF

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL BACKS BID TO APPLY FOR BATHING

CAMPAIGNER AND MERMAID CROWDFUNDS TO PUBLISH NEW CHILDREN’S BOOK

After rescuing a cow while swimming the length of the

The Black Freestyler

Julia Mansi, also known as the Black Freestyler, is

ART OF SWIMMING

I was first drawn to the images because of their otherworldly

JUBILEE PARK – WOODHALL SPA

It’s been a real tonic, to me, to see some pools make

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENT BILL COULD BE A BOON FOR OUTDOOR SWIMMERS

The Environment Bill 2019- 21 currently making its

Write in… Have your say

I just wanted to write and say thank you to all those

# SWIMWILDANDFREE

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Sarah Thomas

AT FIRST, COLD WATER TOLERANCE WAS A NECESSARY EVIL FOR ME TO SUCCEED IN SWIMMING – BUT I LEARNT TO LOVE THE COLD

View from the water

OUR BATHING WATERS MAY NOT BE AS CLEAN AS WE’RE TOLD, SAYS SIMON GRIFFITHS

MOSSS - Milford on Sea Sea Swimmers

Ella Foote meets sea swimmers for a swim in Milford on Sea, Dorset

Patron Page

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

Thames Mermaid

Juliett Turnbull lives on a boat moored on the River Thames, her artwork is inspired by swimming and she is more confident in her swim suit than her normal clothes. Here is her story

Happy as the Hof

Iceman Wim Hof has developed a method that promises to give you more energy, less stress and a stronger immune system. Ella Foote discovers more about the benefits of cold-water exposure

EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT COLD WATER SWIMMING…

Should you wear knickers? What is after-drop? Outdoor Swimmer editor and ice swimmer Jonathan Cowie answers the questions you never knew you needed to ask

A WHOLE NEW WORLD

After a lightbulb moment in the sauna at Brockwell Lido, students from London Royal College of Art embarked on a cool journey to understand the world of winter swimming. Ella Foote chats to three of the team behind the project.

Breaking down barriers

The story of Arati Saha, the pioneering Indian swimmer recently celebrated in a Google Doodle.

NIGHT SWIMMING

Covert, magical or just plain scary, you never forget your first night swim. As the nights draw in, Rowan Clarke finds out why endurance swimmers and social dippers swim under cover of darkness.

BE BOLD, BE COLD

Cold water is addictive. Without a wetsuit, you’re

COACH CASSIE

Olympic medallist Cassie Patten answers your swimming questions

MAKE IT COUNT!

With limited pool time available, Keri-anne Payne explains how to make the most of your indoor sessions

‘TRY-IT TUESDAY’

Mix things up to keep yourself motivated and learn new skills

Wildlife swimming

Five of the best locations to spot wildlife around the world.

Postcard from Beijing

Jens Hoehne reports from Beijing’s winter swimming scene

Madeira Ultra Island Swim

Simon Griffiths travelled to Madeira in September to take part in the first edition of Madeira Island Ultra Swim