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Full Moon Calendar

There's only one thing for a swimmer to do, while wolves howl and fish turn back to swim upstream...

The Seven Fears of Swimmers

Photographer Alexander Ward on his innovative project to find out and capture on film what swimmers fear most

Understanding Wind and Rain

Stormy weather can make for exciting swims - but it can also lead to pollution, debris and fast flow

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Yoga for Winter Swimming

You have a thermal cap and boots, but could you also use some internal fire? These swimmers swear by yoga

Wild Swim Groups: The UK List

A list of local swim groups across the UK

OSS EVENTS 2022

Save the dates for the 2022 OSS Events

THE OUTDOOR SWIMMER’S CODE

How to respect the natural environment and be a responsible swimmer

Top 10 Island Swims

Author and islandeer Lisa Drewe selects her top ten island swims in the UK

WEATHERPROOF YOUR SWIMMING: CHOP AND WIND

How to best prepare for choppy waters and head winds

Sharks, swell… and vegemite

Swimming Without a Trace

Planning a long river swimming adventure

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