PATRONS

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

CARTOONIST – MALCOLM LAVERTY (STAN)

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TAKE A DIP IN PARIS This summer, Paris

SWIM LIFE

Image: Red ENVIRONMENT • SWIMTERPRIZE

ROB STARR

Author Rob Starr swims in the sea off Brighton beach every morning and says it helps focus his day. His new book, Black Gold, is out now.

Welcome to the July & August issue...

Inever planned to have a career shaped by

View from the water

Simon Griffiths reflects on the joys and benefits of working in swimming

My work journey

Sophie now works poolside, virtually and in open

MAKE THE DREAM WORK

How does it feel to combine your career with your passion? Rowan Clarke finds out

SWIM PEOPLE

SWIMTERVIEW • SWIMMABLE CITIES SUMMIT • SWIM HISTORY

A WILDER LIFE

Daniel Allen-Hörnfeldt tells Rowan Clarke how he rewilded his career for a better life

SWIMMABLE CITIES

THE URBAN SWIMMING MOVEMENT

Visit Rotterdam

While in Rotterdam, Ella Foote plunge into the city in more ways than just swimming, she discovered a place that is just a short train journey away

SO, YOU WANT TO BE A SWIM GUIDE?

Guiding swimmers in the water, around the world or locally in the UK sounds like a dream job, but what does it take to be a swim guide and is it as great as it looks? Ella Foote shares what it is like when swimwear is your workwear

FROM LIFEGUARD TO LEADER: A full-circle summer at Canary Wharf

Left: The RNLI’s Float to Live campaign. If

SWIM THROUGH: MAGIC AND MAYHEM

BE tells Abigail Whyte about her new single ‘Swim Through’, a song dedicated to women of the water showcasing unity, strength and overcoming adversity

BOLD WATERS

Rowan Clarke talks to Melona Headley about empowering disadvantaged young people through swimming.

VASSOS ALEXANDER

Sometimes the dreams that get away make the best books

THE LIFESAVER OF LIVERPOOL

James Clarke made a career of helping others stay water-safe in his adopted home

SWIM-LIFE BALANCE

Jharna kumawat doesn’t have a work-life balance, instead she focuses on getting swimming into her life as much as possible

My NOWCA journey From Swim Coach to Course Leader

Swimming has always been part of who I

Do you work for an organisation that is passionate about mental health and wants to support a good cause?

We’re always looking to work with partners and

COACH

WILD & RECREATION • POOL & TECHNIQUE •

WILD & RECREATION

Swim journeys

Sensory swimming

This is what you can see, hear, smell, touch and taste at the water’s edge this month

SLOW SWIMMING

Like the sound of a river journey but

TRAINING POOL & TECHNIQUE

Training for speed and shorter distances…

CHALLENGE AND ENDURANCE

How to get ready for rough water

How to keep that swim fit feeling!

After a swim event, it’s easy for training to slide. Engaging in active recovery, working on technique and trying something new can help keep you motivated

THE LOW DOWN ON STRETCHING

Liz is a personal trainer, group fitness instructor

HEALTH

HEALTHY EATING • WHAT’S UP DOC

Healthy meals

We are thrilled to be working with Chef and Food Writer, Claire Thomson and sharing healthy meals for longer swims from her new book, One Pan Beans . Each month Claire will share a recipe that will keep you full and satisfied for all kinds of swims. You can also follow Claire on Instagram, where she is known as @5oclockapron

GEAR

SUSTAINABLE KIT • ECO FRIENDLY WETSUITS • EAR PROTECTION

SUSTAINABLE KIT

Looking for durable swimming kit that’s made with recycled or surplus materials, without compromising on performance? Look no further…

ECO-FRIENDLY WETSUITS

As well as traditional petroleum-based neoprene, wetsuits can be made from limestone, natural rubber, fishing nets and even crushed seashells

Ocean friendly sunscreens

STREAM2SEA Every Day Sunscreen SPF 45, £25.95 A

EAR PROTECTION

Prevent water and bacteria from entering the ear canal and reduce the chance of “swimmer’s ear” with our pick of the best ear plugs and alternatives.

ROOTED OCEAN

The longer we can keep our gear going, the less we need to produce, say Lee Newby who runs a makers and repairers brand from Bude, North Cornwall

Meet our reviewers

My sustainable kit nonnegotiable is...

KIT WE LOVE

HARBOUR & TIDE BUOYS BUOYS BUOYS T-SHIRT, £30

CHALLENGE

EVENT REVIEW • SARAH GROVES • EVENT LISTINGS

TACKLING DOUBT ONE STROKE AT A TIME

Nicola Shepherd has a natural affinity for breaststroke swimming, but often feels like the world is dominated by front crawl swimmers – here she tells us her story and takes part in the Oceanman Lago d’Orta

BUILDING STRENGTH IN OPEN WATER

Mental Health Swims Community Engagement Manager Sarah Groves has moved her training outdoors and in new places Swimming in beautiful new places such as Lake Annecy has helped Sarah ease her fears

Let’s swim!

UK AND INTERNATIONAL EVENT LISTINGS

EXPLORE

WEEKENDINGS • AQUARALLY TURKEY • ISLE OF MAN • SNORKELLING BRITAIN

Weekending

CAMPWILD CAMPOUT

A Winning Combination: TURKISH SWIMMING PLUS TURKISH HOSPITALITY

Simon Griffiths heads to Turkey for clear warm

WILD GUIDE: Isle of Man

Andy North, author of new Wild Guide Isle of Man , takes you to the Viking and Celtic kingdom of Mannanin that can seem a little like time travel at times

SNORKELLING BRITAIN

Highlighting an increasingly popular way to add interest to outdoor swims, Emma and Gordon Taylor, authors of a new snorkelling guide, recommend 10 great places to explore Britain’s spectacular marine landscapes this summer

SWIMMING WITH DRAGONS

How to observe dragonflies, support the creation of nature-rich river corridors and take part in a new study on freshwater bathing. Environment Editor Jo Tinsley reports on the things that matter to us as swimmers

THE RIVERS TRUST

MAKING SPACE FOR WATER

CHAMPION OF THE WATERWAYS

Ice baths, following a Mediterranean diet, eating a

Watch Read Listen

Things I love this month: Swim Sistas

CLAUDIA BRADBY The pearl specialist

Claudia Bradby began by creating simple jewellery for friends, stringing pearls onto knotted leather. Today her business is 25 years old