What are the best tow floats for open-water swimming? Swim coach tests 9 top options for safety and visibility
Tow floats are vital pieces of kit for open water swimming. Want to know why and which one to go for? Here’s our guide…
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What are the best swim goggles? Coach tests the best options for pool and open-water swimming
Swim with clarity and in comfort with a set of these tried-and-tested swimming goggles. I’ve reviewed the 10 best for triathlon, pool training and open-water swims.
Build your confidence and strength in the water with our free 8-week open-water swim training plan
In just two months, coach Dermott Hayes will have you swimming with confidence and skill with this open-water swim training plan. Let’s dive in…
Overcome your open-water swimming fears with me, one stroke at a time
Ultra triathlete Claire Smith of Brutal Events shares how she battles her fears of the open water when tackling some of the world’s toughest events, and how you can too.
Best swimming watches for tracking your pool and open-water swim sessions in 2026
Our expert testers review 18 of the best swimming watches to help you find the right one for you.
How to warm your cold body up after open-water swimming
It’s important to warm your body up safely after open-water swims. Here’s our step-by-step guide, plus some essential items of kit to help get you warm again
How to adapt to cold-water swimming and extend your open-water swimming season into winter
Want to keep open-water swimming throughout the winter? Here’s Professor Greg Whyte with key advice so you can stay safe
How to spot currents and stay safe when open-water swimming
There are a wide range of factors that can cause different kinds of currents. These include wind, tidal movement, river and estuarine flow…and of course, rip currents. Swim England has this advice…
What’s the difference between pool goggles and open-water goggles?
There are quite a few differences between pool and open-water goggles. Swim coach Helen Webster explains what to look for
The best open-water triathlons to do this year
Nothing beats an epic open-water swim to begin a triathlon adventure. Here are the iconic events you must enter in 2023…
What to wear open-water swimming: your essential kit guide to wild swimming
Find out the seven most important pieces of wild swimming kit for a safe open water swimming experience, and what you should be aware of when you’re out in the water.
How to use the pool to prepare for open-water swimming
Have limited access to open water? Ironman pro Tim Don and swim coach Andrew Sheaff explain how you can adapt your pool training so you can race well in open water
From sea swims to rivers and lakes: Conquer any open-water challenge
Different bodies of water present unique challenges. But with the right technique and some pool practice, our experts will have you reaching T1 in record time…
Best swimming challenges: Open-water adventures for triathletes
Looking for something a little different than your standard open-water swim? Dive into our pick of the best swimming challenges in the UK…
How to start open-water swimming if you’re nervous, and build up confidence
Nervous about just being in open water, never mind swimming in a pack and racing? Mel Berry has this confidence-building advice for wannabe open-water swimmers
Triathlon England launches ‘Beyond Swim’ to make open-water swimming available to all
Triathlon England, Swim England and Royal Life Saving Society launch new initiative, ‘Beyond Swim’, to make open water swimming accessible for all, regardless of ability
How do you prepare for open-water swimming?
Open-water swimming is good for your triathlon fitness, your state of mind and your soul. James Witts explains how to safely make the most of every different body of water now the current restrictions have been lifted in England
Can you go open-water swimming in England?
Yes you can go open water swimming in England, says Swim England, now the government has eased some lockdown restrictions. They, along with the BTF and the Royal Life Saving Society UK, have released this statement with key safety advice
Lomo Vigour Polarised open-water swimming goggles reviewed
At just £15 can these open-water goggles from Lomo deliver on performance as well as price?
Open-water swimming: How to get faster from the pros
Wondering how to get faster in open water? Pros Jack Rex Burnell and Jess Learmonth have this advice…
Dave Scott’s key Ironman open-water swim session
Want to get the edge on Ironman race day? Here’s how to train smart in open water, says the six-time champion Dave Scott
Open-water swimming: how to develop your OW swim skills in the pool
Optimise your pool time and accelerate your performance development in the open water with these simple pool-based swim drills
Entries now open for toughest open-water endurance race
The challenging open-water swimming race and climb, Red Bull Neptune Steps in Glasgow, is set to return on Saturday 10th March 2018
Open-water swim technique: the key components
Legend Chrissie Wellington shares her key five components of a good open-water swim technique
