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The Dip: Outdoor Swimmer's Free Weekly Newsletter - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine
The Dip is your weekly source of outdoor swimming inspiration. Keep up to date with news, views and training tips from the world of outdoor swimming.
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Dedicated to all the outdoor swimmers. Swimming further, faster and colder since 2011. For weekly swimming tips, ideas and advice, please sign up for our free newsletter 💦
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In our NEW ISSUE! Discover...
💙 How to encourage confidence in open water
💦 Swim training advice from our new expert guide, Olympian Alice Dearing
🌊 The best sauna kit
🌴 A swimmer's paradise in Lanzarote
Plus you get a FREE travel guide to inspire your next swim holiday ☀️
💙 How to encourage confidence in open water
💦 Swim training advice from our new expert guide, Olympian Alice Dearing
🌊 The best sauna kit
🌴 A swimmer's paradise in Lanzarote
Plus you get a FREE travel guide to inspire your next swim holiday ☀️
Outdoor Swimmer Magazine January 2026 Issue | Right To Swim
We kick off 2026 by exploring our Right to Swim. It's a huge topic with far-reaching ripples in our communities, environment and politics. We meet trespassers, campaigners, freedom swimmers,…
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January 21, 2026 at 11:14 AM
In our NEW ISSUE! Discover...
💙 How to encourage confidence in open water
💦 Swim training advice from our new expert guide, Olympian Alice Dearing
🌊 The best sauna kit
🌴 A swimmer's paradise in Lanzarote
Plus you get a FREE travel guide to inspire your next swim holiday ☀️
💙 How to encourage confidence in open water
💦 Swim training advice from our new expert guide, Olympian Alice Dearing
🌊 The best sauna kit
🌴 A swimmer's paradise in Lanzarote
Plus you get a FREE travel guide to inspire your next swim holiday ☀️
Find out all about YOUR rights to open water swimming in our Jan/Feb issue 🌊 www.outdoorswimmershop.com/collections/...
Outdoor Swimmer Magazine January 2026 Issue | Right To Swim
We kick off 2026 by exploring our Right to Swim. It's a huge topic with far-reaching ripples in our communities, environment and politics. We meet trespassers, campaigners, freedom swimmers,…
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January 20, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Find out all about YOUR rights to open water swimming in our Jan/Feb issue 🌊 www.outdoorswimmershop.com/collections/...
We're so excited for this chat with Deborah Gardner! 💙 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/swimming-i...
Swimming into your 50s, 60s & Beyond
Join Guinness World Record Holder Deborah Gardner to learn how to keep swimming strong as you age.
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January 19, 2026 at 6:02 PM
We're so excited for this chat with Deborah Gardner! 💙 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/swimming-i...
There's still time to win a £500 off this stunning yoga and swimming retreat 💙 outdoorswimmer.com/featured/win...
WIN £500 off Zest Life Yoga & Swimming Retreats - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine
We’re offering you the chance to win £500 off a Zest Life Yoga & Wild Swimming Retreat in one of two stunning locations
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January 19, 2026 at 12:23 PM
There's still time to win a £500 off this stunning yoga and swimming retreat 💙 outdoorswimmer.com/featured/win...
Does your changing robe zip keep getting stuck? 😡 outdoorswimmer.com/gear/care-fo...
Care for wetsuit zips and changing robe zips - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine
“Clean your zips!” say Ceri Belshaw and Rosanna Watson from Snowdonia Gear Repair, who have advice for looking after your wetsuit and changing robe zips
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January 18, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Does your changing robe zip keep getting stuck? 😡 outdoorswimmer.com/gear/care-fo...
In our NEW ISSUE! Discover...
🚫 The legal geography of water
⭐ The next generation of swimming stars
🌊 How to encourage confidence in open water
💦 The best sauna kit
Plus you get a FREE travel guide to inspire your next swim holiday ☀️ www.outdoorswimmershop.com/collections/...
🚫 The legal geography of water
⭐ The next generation of swimming stars
🌊 How to encourage confidence in open water
💦 The best sauna kit
Plus you get a FREE travel guide to inspire your next swim holiday ☀️ www.outdoorswimmershop.com/collections/...
Outdoor Swimmer Magazine January 2026 Issue | Right To Swim
We kick off 2026 by exploring our Right to Swim. It's a huge topic with far-reaching ripples in our communities, environment and politics. We meet trespassers, campaigners, freedom swimmers,…
www.outdoorswimmershop.com
January 17, 2026 at 10:35 PM
In our NEW ISSUE! Discover...
🚫 The legal geography of water
⭐ The next generation of swimming stars
🌊 How to encourage confidence in open water
💦 The best sauna kit
Plus you get a FREE travel guide to inspire your next swim holiday ☀️ www.outdoorswimmershop.com/collections/...
🚫 The legal geography of water
⭐ The next generation of swimming stars
🌊 How to encourage confidence in open water
💦 The best sauna kit
Plus you get a FREE travel guide to inspire your next swim holiday ☀️ www.outdoorswimmershop.com/collections/...
Here's how to have an effective training session in a busy pool. 💦 outdoorswimmer.com/coach/how-to...
How to have a happy public lane swim - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine
Jonathan Cowie shares his advice for how to make your training sessions in public pools happy and effective.
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January 17, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Here's how to have an effective training session in a busy pool. 💦 outdoorswimmer.com/coach/how-to...
This is very soon! 💦 outdoorswimmer.com/news/new-col...
New cold-water competition at Brockwell Lido - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine
Brockwell FreezeFest, the first-ever cold-water swimming championship at Brockwell Lido in London takes place on Saturday 24 January 2026
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January 15, 2026 at 2:55 PM
This is very soon! 💦 outdoorswimmer.com/news/new-col...
Having healthy joints is key to aging well 💙 outdoorswimmer.com/health/how-t...
How to age well: supporting joint health through swimming - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine
Having healthy joints is key to aging well. We reveal how swimming provides a low-impact way to support joint health and keep active as we get older
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January 14, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Having healthy joints is key to aging well 💙 outdoorswimmer.com/health/how-t...
In our first issue of 2026, learn about YOUR rights to open water swimming. Also in our Jan/Feb issue, discover:
💦 Glorious swim destinations in the Lake District and Lanzarote
🌎 The legal geographies of water
💙 The next generation of swimming stars! www.outdoorswimmershop.com/collections/...
💦 Glorious swim destinations in the Lake District and Lanzarote
🌎 The legal geographies of water
💙 The next generation of swimming stars! www.outdoorswimmershop.com/collections/...
Outdoor Swimmer Magazine January 2026 Issue | Right To Swim
We kick off 2026 by exploring our Right to Swim. It's a huge topic with far-reaching ripples in our communities, environment and politics. We meet trespassers, campaigners, freedom swimmers,…
www.outdoorswimmershop.com
January 14, 2026 at 10:18 AM
In our first issue of 2026, learn about YOUR rights to open water swimming. Also in our Jan/Feb issue, discover:
💦 Glorious swim destinations in the Lake District and Lanzarote
🌎 The legal geographies of water
💙 The next generation of swimming stars! www.outdoorswimmershop.com/collections/...
💦 Glorious swim destinations in the Lake District and Lanzarote
🌎 The legal geographies of water
💙 The next generation of swimming stars! www.outdoorswimmershop.com/collections/...
There's still time to enter! Win £500 off Zest Life Yoga & Swimming Retreats 💙 outdoorswimmer.com/featured/win...
WIN £500 off Zest Life Yoga & Swimming Retreats - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine
We’re offering you the chance to win £500 off a Zest Life Yoga & Wild Swimming Retreat in one of two stunning locations
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January 13, 2026 at 6:05 PM
There's still time to enter! Win £500 off Zest Life Yoga & Swimming Retreats 💙 outdoorswimmer.com/featured/win...
All this wet weather calls out for one thing... a decent dry bag! 💦 🌧️ outdoorswimmer.com/gear/best-dr...
Best dry bags for wild swimmers - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine
Keep your wet kit separate from your cosy layers with our pick of the best dry bags for wild swimmers
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January 13, 2026 at 12:30 PM
All this wet weather calls out for one thing... a decent dry bag! 💦 🌧️ outdoorswimmer.com/gear/best-dr...
We're so excited to have Olympian Alice Dearing on board! 😀 outdoorswimmer.com/featured/int...
Introducing our new expert contributor Alice Dearing - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine
We’re delighted to welcome Alice Dearing, British marathon swimmer and Olympian, as our new challenge and endurance swim guide
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January 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM
We're so excited to have Olympian Alice Dearing on board! 😀 outdoorswimmer.com/featured/int...
Your winter swims could fund swimming lessons for children with disabilities 💙 outdoorswimmer.com/featured/dip...
Dip for a difference - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine
Join Sub10 Club or Wild Sub10 Club this winter and turn your cold water swims into lasting impact - help fund swimming lessons for children with disabilities
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January 12, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Your winter swims could fund swimming lessons for children with disabilities 💙 outdoorswimmer.com/featured/dip...
Open water access was the hot topic on last night's Countryfile! 💦 www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Countryfile - A Fresh Start to the Year in Northumberland
Matt Baker and Margherita Taylor explore the wintry landscapes of Northumberland, the perfect place for a new year reset. They meet volunteers and wildlife enthusiasts in the countryside.
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January 12, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Open water access was the hot topic on last night's Countryfile! 💦 www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
We're excited for this new winter competition! Are you taking part? ❄️ outdoorswimmer.com/news/new-col...
New cold-water competition at Brockwell Lido - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine
Brockwell FreezeFest, the first-ever cold-water swimming championship at Brockwell Lido in London takes place on Saturday 24 January 2026
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January 10, 2026 at 12:15 PM
We're excited for this new winter competition! Are you taking part? ❄️ outdoorswimmer.com/news/new-col...
Are you taking on your first winter of swimming? Let us help! ❄️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/winter-swi...
Winter Swimming: Getting Through the Coldest Months
Get through the coldest months with our winter swimming refresher: Stay safe, maximise the benefits, get event-ready and more
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January 9, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Are you taking on your first winter of swimming? Let us help! ❄️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/winter-swi...
Keep your feet toasty with these warm boots for outdoor swimmers 💙 outdoorswimmer.com/gear/warm-bo...
Warm boots for outdoor swimmers - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine
Insulating, easy to slip on and grippy on muddy riverbanks: keep your feet toasty in our pick of the best warm boots for outdoor swimmers.
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January 5, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Keep your feet toasty with these warm boots for outdoor swimmers 💙 outdoorswimmer.com/gear/warm-bo...
Our challenge for January is a Swim-Walk! Can you swim a combined total of 75km in the month? Download the @Climategames app and sign up now! 💦 🥾
January 5, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Our challenge for January is a Swim-Walk! Can you swim a combined total of 75km in the month? Download the @Climategames app and sign up now! 💦 🥾
Did you make our Climategames Leaderboard in 2025? 🏅 outdoorswimmer.com/featured/out...
Outdoor Swimmer Climategames 2025 League - Leaderboard - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine
How you helped plant 930 trees by swimming Each year, we run a swimming training league with Climategames – an organisation that helps people turn their
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January 5, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Did you make our Climategames Leaderboard in 2025? 🏅 outdoorswimmer.com/featured/out...
Who's dreaming of ☀️☀️☀️? outdoorswimmer.com/explore/arab...
Arabian adventure: swim-trekking in Oman - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine
Ella Foote joined SwimTrek in the Middle East and enjoyed so much more than she ever imagined…
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January 3, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Who's dreaming of ☀️☀️☀️? outdoorswimmer.com/explore/arab...
Here's how we can make a positive difference in 2026 💙 outdoorswimmer.com/featured/env...
New Year’s resolutions for outdoor swimmers - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine
Doing a 2-minte litter clean before a swim, learning more about your local river, getting involved in citizen science: what small acts or lifestyle changes can we make as outdoor swimmers to reduce…
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January 3, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Here's how we can make a positive difference in 2026 💙 outdoorswimmer.com/featured/env...
Racing in cold water is very different to dipping, says Simon Griffiths ❄️ outdoorswimmer.com/challenge/ho...
How to train for winter swimming events - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine
Racing in cold water is very different to dipping, says Simon Griffiths
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December 30, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Racing in cold water is very different to dipping, says Simon Griffiths ❄️ outdoorswimmer.com/challenge/ho...
Thank you for sharing your photos! 😍 outdoorswimmer.com/featured/you...
Your swim spots - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine
Thank you to all our readers who shared photos of their swim venues, wild swimming spots and communities for our December cover callout. They couldn't all make the cover, but here are a selection of…
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December 29, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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Here are the swim events we're looking forward to in 2026! 😀 outdoorswimmer.com/featured/wha...
What swimming events are we looking forward to in 2026? - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine
From ice swimming to the balmy blue Adriatic, an end-to-end lake swim to dipping toes back into event swimming after a long break: we asked the Outdoor Swimmer team and writers what events they’re…
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December 27, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Here are the swim events we're looking forward to in 2026! 😀 outdoorswimmer.com/featured/wha...