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TheBenHooper @thebenhooper.bsky.social · 6h

Can you guess where we are filming Episode 1 tomorrow?

New Series coming soon on www.youtube.com/@TheBenHooper

Watch this space, subscribe and #followme for more...
#openwaterswimmers #wildswimming #culture #history #swimmerslife #mentalhealthawareness #filmingday #documentary #followme

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TheBenHooper @thebenhooper.bsky.social · 1d

Take a moment, feel the world about you, breathe slowly... Close your eyes and feel the calmness of inside you... Take the time. You deserve it.

#wellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #mindfulness #relaxation

TheBenHooper @thebenhooper.bsky.social · 5d

Good morning followers... Have a safe and mindful day...

#mentalhealthmatters #wellbeing #swimmerslife #openwaterswimming #wildswimmers #wildswimming #mindfulness #selfcare #swimming #followme

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TheBenHooper @thebenhooper.bsky.social · 6d

Check out my latest AI article here - Improve safety!
the-european.eu/story-52092/...
@trendingworld.bsky.social @trending.bsky.app
#swimming #artificial_intelligence #openwaterswimming

How AI Is Enhancing Safety in Open-Water Swimming

Exploring how AI-driven wearables, drones, and smart devices improve training, safety, and awareness for swimmers.

the-european.eu

TheBenHooper @thebenhooper.bsky.social · 6d

Facts Nobody Tells You About Cold Water Swimming...
• Your skin might tingle
• Your mood will improve
• You’ll become addicted to feeling alive
Save this for your first icy dip ❄️ But always stay safe... Build up to it with 5 small dips.

#ColdWaterTherapy #MentalHealthBoost #NatureHeals #BlueMind

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Royal College of Nursing @rcn.org.uk · 7d

A big date for your diary 📆

RCN Congress will be returning to Liverpool, 18 - 21 May 2026.

For all the details, including how to submit a motion and apply to be a voting member, head to our website: https://bit.ly/47cpn9x

#RCN26

Promotional image for RCN Congress '26 at ACC, Liverpool featuring a clear sky and a Ferris wheel with the text "Congress is coming: save the date! 18-21 May 2026."

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TheBenHooper @thebenhooper.bsky.social · 7d

Travel with me... the-european.eu/our-writers/...
#writer #travel #openwaterswimming #africa #senegal #swimmer #wildswimming #oceans #mentalhealthawareness

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TheBenHooper @thebenhooper.bsky.social · 7d

Read my latest article on #Artificialintelligence and #swimming

the-european.eu/story-52092/...

Follow me for more destinations, insights, top safety and openwater swim tips and specialist interviews #travel #openwaterswimming #AI #swimmerslife #openwaterswimming

How AI Is Enhancing Safety in Open-Water Swimming

Exploring how AI-driven wearables, drones, and smart devices improve training, safety, and awareness for swimmers.

the-european.eu

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TheBenHooper @thebenhooper.bsky.social · 7d

Tell Me You’re a Wild Swimmer Without Telling Me You’re a Wild Swimmer…
I’ll start: I own more swim shorts and wetsuits than normal clothes.
Your turn 👇

#openwaterlife #getoutside #swimmer #swimmerslife #openwaterswimmers #wildswimming #wildswimminguk #unitedstates #unitedkingdom #europeanunion

TheBenHooper @thebenhooper.bsky.social · 8d

Always stay safe in open-water - Never Forget Your Tow Float!
It’s not a fashion accessory — it’s a lifesaver. It makes you visible, keeps you safe, and doubles as a dry bag. 🎒
Safety = confidence = better swims.

#swimsafety #wildswimmingtips #rnli #openwaterswim #swimmers #swimmerslife #safetytips

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TheBenHooper @thebenhooper.bsky.social · 11d

Swim Tip of the day: “Don’t Chase Distance — Chase Joy”
You don’t have to swim miles to be a wild or open water swimmer. A five-minute dip counts. So does floating, laughing, and breathing.
Forget distance. Find delight. 💙
#mentalhealthawareness #wildswimming #welbeing #mindfulness #selfcare #talk

TheBenHooper @thebenhooper.bsky.social · 11d

Celebrating and raising awareness of #MentalHealthDay - Remember, you are never alone. Maybe, during your day, just pause and ask someone nearby "how are you?" - Just Talk... #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #suicidepreventionnetwork #wellbeing #suicideawareness

TheBenHooper @thebenhooper.bsky.social · 12d

Welcome to today's post -
🏞️ 3. “The UK’s Secret Swim Spots”
Hidden tarns, quiet rivers, lonely coves… sometimes the best swims aren’t on the map.
Tag your favourite secret swim spot (if you’re willing to share 👀).

#WildSwimmingUK #HiddenBritain #AdventureSeekers #SwimTheWild #swimmers #adventure

TheBenHooper @thebenhooper.bsky.social · 13d

A little relaxation... Do not forget yourself in the busy daily life you lead... Take care of you... #mindfulness #wellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #relaxation #lakes #england

TheBenHooper @thebenhooper.bsky.social · 13d

We need to work together to bring #inspiration and protect our #planet and #environment - #challengeyourself and do more to preserve our #oceans and join the @blueearthsummit

TheBenHooper @thebenhooper.bsky.social · 13d

Out Now - My latest article in @theeuropeanmagazine
Dive into... The Haute-Savoie Region, France...
tinyurl.com/56bh2t5m

#swimming #european #swimmerslife #wildswimming #openwater #openwaterswim #rivers #lakes #lakesofinstagram #photo #holiday #openwater

Diving into Haute-Savoie, France: Alpine lakes, culture, and open-water adventures

Discover Haute-Savoie, France — glacier-fed lakes, Alpine scenery, rich culture, and unforgettable open-water swimming in Ben Hooper’s series.

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TheBenHooper @thebenhooper.bsky.social · Sep 11

Agreed... and with family in the USA, I've watched this political divide widen; driven by Republican rhetoric and fascism with little opposition. The USA is a wonderful country full of kind people, yet a handful of elites with no understanding of global politics or history are destroying it.

TheBenHooper @thebenhooper.bsky.social · Sep 11

To my American friends and American personal family, we shall never forget... To my one friend, you may have left us 24yrs ago, but you shall never be forgotten...

September 11th 2001 - New York

#NeverForget #911memorial #alwaysinourhearts #PatriotDay #unitedstates #newyork_instagram #newyork

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TheBenHooper @thebenhooper.bsky.social · Aug 30

If love is a whisper, than I shall offer you a gentle breeze of comfort... if you are my comfort, than I am your rock in a storm...
#lovepoem #writingcommunity
#WritersofSky #SkyPoets
#BlueSkyRelay
#FreeVerse
#Resist #Art #BookSky
#Wellness #Selfcare
#MentalHealthAwareness

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TheBenHooper @thebenhooper.bsky.social · Aug 30

Today is - Tip 4: Know Before You Go...
Check:
☀️ Weather & water conditions
💧 River levels & tides (for sea swims!)
🚫 Safety notices or “no swimming” signs
This = safer adventure. For more 🌊 Dive into... Open Water Safely rb.gy/t3m7e5

#followme for more #swimming #openwater #swimmers #wildswimming

TheBenHooper @thebenhooper.bsky.social · Aug 30

As you may know, I love #wildswimming stress just ebbs away with the water trailing off my skin. Peace, wellbeing, and space to think, heal, take a moment for you. Be safe. 10 minutes of you time...

#swimming #wellbeing #mentalhealthawareness #mindfulness #followme #healthcoach #selfcarematters

TheBenHooper @thebenhooper.bsky.social · Aug 29

Welcome to my series #wildswimming
🦆 Tip 3: Be a Good Guest in Nature
Wild swimming = sharing space with wildlife.
🌱 Don’t trample plants
🦢 Give swans and ducks room
🚯 Take all litter home
Leave it better than you found it 💙
Follow me here for more the-european.eu/our-writers/...
#LoveNature

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TheBenHooper @thebenhooper.bsky.social · Aug 28

OUT NOW!
My latest article in @european_magazine
Dive into... Open Water Safely
Read it here today: rb.gy/t3m7e5

#followme for more wild and open water swimming tips, articles and more.
#swimming #openwater #swimmers #wildswimming #european #unitedkingdom #rospa #rnli #writer #writing #swim #lakes

Diving into Open Water Safely: Expert Tips from Ben Hooper

Discover how to dive into open water safely with Ben Hooper’s expert advice on cold-water swimming and drowning prevention.

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TheBenHooper @thebenhooper.bsky.social · Aug 28

#UK water related deaths by #drowning continue to increase!
More needs to be done to educate, improve water safety and save lives! 6 children rescued at Aberavon beach 24th August should not be happening!
#knowyourfloat @brightonrnli.bsky.social @10dowingstreet.bsky.social #worlddrowningprevention

TheBenHooper @thebenhooper.bsky.social · Aug 27

Happy #worldlakeday from #berlincity #krummelanke - A great 4km swim in silky smooth waters... BUT always keep yourself safe in beautiful #lakes such as this... "Know your float".

@bsky.app #swimming #wildswimming #germany #swimmerslife #swimmers #swim #travel #adventuretravel #wildswim #followme

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