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OSS SWIM COUCH to 5K

Join us to shake off lockdown with this programme to get you fit for a summer of swimming

16 reasons for swimming access in reservoirs

Reservoirs can be fantastic, but often illegal, swim spots – Owen Hayman shares why they don't need to be

NEW FOR SPRING

See new hammans, hats and towels - plus the OSS eco tow float

VISIT OSS SHOP

On Floating

The 8 questions winter swimmers ask about cold

Kate Rew and the OSS team answer the questions new winter swimmers most commonly ask

COLD WATER: A TEMPERATURE GUIDE

Swimmers experience cold water in bands from baltic to fresh. Kate Rew explains

The Million Mile Clean: The OSS supports new SAS campaign

THE LONGEST SWIM ON THE LONGEST DAY

Two go wild in Cornwall

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