Alex Crawford – Jersey to France
This month, one of our open water TriSwim swimmers, Alex Crawford completed a Jersey to France night swim in an official time of 6:32 hours; read about his adventure. "The Jersey to France swim is a 15 nautical miles (18 statute miles or 28km) channel swim similar...
An Introduction to Cold Water Swimming in the UK
Cold, or wild, water swimming has become an increasingly popular option for those looking to feel great – in their mind, body, and spirit. But if this is your first time hearing about the hobby, it might be tough to know if it’s right for you. Let’s take a closer look...
Drowning Prevention – A Safety Guide for Parents Around Water
Summer holidays bring fond memories of basking in the sun and spending time in the sea for many of us. Water-play is a brilliant and fun activity for all ages, but it’s vital that as parents we understand the associated risks. Whether you come across a river or lake...
The Power of Exercising with Friends: The Benefits of Swimming
The Power of Exercising with Friends: The Benefits of Swimming Working out with your friends is a lot more enjoyable than exercising alone. Swimming with a group of friends is an excellent way to stay motivated and on track with your fitness goals. Aside from...
The Allure of Open Water Swimming: Exploring Health and Social Benefits.
The Allure of Open Water Swimming: Exploring Its Social and Health Benefits As summer heats up, the call of the water becomes stronger each day. While many choose to bask on the beach or cool off under the shade of a tree, others are drawn to the thrill of open water...
What is the ‘After Drop’
Once the colder months arrive, you may hear open-water swimmers talk about the ‘afterdrop’ – but what exactly is it, how can you manage it and why is it important to be aware of it?In this blog, we give you the practical info you need, as well as asking one of our...
Welcome to a new chapter.
Well, we’re now into our second week of 2023 and I’m just about well enough to resurface from my pit of sickness that I’ve been stuck in since Christmas Day.Laying in bed day in, day out wishing for sickness to evaporate allows you a lot of time alone with your...
What should be in my kitbag?
What should be in your kitbag? Here is what I recommend to be in your kitbag for beginning your training in 2023 (for those looking to manage weight via swimming, training for a triathlon or open water event, or anyone looking to improve technique) 1. Leg Buoy. This...
Is it Possible to Get Rid of Lactic Acid in Your Muscles?
If you’re someone who is always trying to swim faster or further then chances are you’ve probably read countless articles on lactic acid, muscle soreness and how to increase your aerobic threshold. Regardless, we wanted to share with you some interesting developments...
“I’m ashamed of my body”
This is going to be a different type of blog. This blog is very much written from the heart, from Laura to you. We sent a tweet earlier, encouraging people from all walks of life to join us in swimming, we received a reply that simply read, “I am ashamed of my body”,...
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