News and Updates – Swim England Open Water Swimming Hub https://www.swimming.org/openwater The home of open water swimming in England Sun, 28 Jul 2024 17:50:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.1.1 Kinsey and Peacock double up on golds as masters nationals conclude https://www.swimming.org/openwater/masters-national-championships-2024-3km-relays/ Sun, 28 Jul 2024 17:50:55 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/openwater/?p=3116 Preston’s Michael Peacock and Stroud’s Sean Kinsey double up on national titles as the GoCardless Swim England Open Water National Masters Championships concluded at Rother Valley. The 3km races were the final individual events of the day where Kinsey added 3km gold to the first-place he took in the 5k earlier in the day. Kinsey, … […]

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]]> https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2024/07/OW_Masters_Champs_City_of_Sheffield_relay_finish_1200x675.png National Masters Championships takes centre stage with thrilling opening session https://www.swimming.org/openwater/masters-national-championships-2024-5km-2km-races/ Sun, 28 Jul 2024 15:10:33 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/openwater/?p=3111 After Saturday’s National Age Group Championships, the GoCardless Swim England Open Water National Masters Championships took centre stage at Rother Valley Country Park. On a beautiful summer Sunday morning, the 5km and 2km races kicked off the day with Simon Scully of Woking the first overall finisher, completing 5km in a time of 01:08:01. Hannah … […]

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]]> https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2024/07/Open_Water_Masters_2024_5km_race_start_1200x675.png Portsmouth Northsea take top club award at National Age Group Championships https://www.swimming.org/openwater/portsmouth-northsea-top-club-nags-2024/ Sat, 27 Jul 2024 18:53:44 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/openwater/?p=3102 Portsmouth Northsea came away with the top club award as the GoCardless Swim England Open Water National Age Group Championships came to a close at Rother Valley Country Park. They took away Wycombe District’s grasp on the award that they’ve held since 2018 to stop them making it five years on the bounce. Portsmouth picked … […]

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]]> https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2024/07/Portsmouth_Northsea_top_club_Nags_2024_1200x675.png City of Sheffield double kicks off National Age Group Championships https://www.swimming.org/openwater/national-age-group-7-5k-races-2024/ Sat, 27 Jul 2024 15:27:55 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/openwater/?p=3092 City of Sheffield swimming club took home two gold medals in the 7.5k races at the GoCardless Swim England Open Water National Age Group Championships 2024. On a sunny start to the day, the home town club began the day in style as Ava Cook secured top-spot in the 16 years female category, whilst Molly … […]

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]]> https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2024/07/Open_water_nags_2024_scenary_1200x675.png Amelie Blocksidge stars whilst Portsmouth Northsea duo both win gold https://www.swimming.org/openwater/national-age-group-championships-5km-races/ Sat, 27 Jul 2024 17:35:23 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/openwater/?p=3096 Amelie Blocksidge ended her incredible 2023/24 season on a high with gold at the GoCardless Swim England Open Water National Age Group Championships 2024. She put in one of the standout performances on an afternoon of exciting swimming in Sheffield where Portsmouth Northsea’s duo of Darcey Smith and Makar Yakhno both won gold as well … […]

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]]> https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2024/07/Open_Water_Nags_2024_Amelie_Blocksidge_1200x675.png More than 500 swimmers head to Rother Valley for open water double https://www.swimming.org/openwater/double-header-2024-rother-valley/ Fri, 26 Jul 2024 09:20:24 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/openwater/?p=3078 The views of Rother Valley Country Park await as more than 500 swimmers head to the open water venue this weekend for a double header of Swim England events. It’s set to be a celebration of open water swimmers of all ages with both the GoCardless Swim England Open Water National Age Group Championships and … […]

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]]> https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2024/07/Rother_Valley_Nags_2023_1200x675.png Wild Swim Project research shows mental health benefits of wild swimming https://www.swimming.org/openwater/wild-swim-project/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 15:19:15 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/openwater/?p=3034 The mental health benefits of wild swimming have been studied in research commissioned by a project that introduces people to immersing in cold water in the great outdoors. The Wild Swim Project is a green social prescribing project based in Surrey that aims to transform the lives of adults and teenagers living with significant mental … […]

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]]> https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2024/06/Wild-Swim-Project-1200x675.png European Championships part of final preparations for Paris bound trio https://www.swimming.org/openwater/european-championship-2024-preview/ Tue, 11 Jun 2024 16:34:07 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/openwater/?p=3010 Team GB’s marathon swimming team will continue their busy preparation for the Games in Paris at the European Open Water Championships on Wednesday. The Olympic-bound trio of Leah Crisp, Toby Robinson and Wales’ Hector Pardoe will take to the open water in what will be their final major competition ahead of the Games. The European … […]

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]]> https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2024/06/Toby_Robinson_European_Open_Water_Cup_Italy_2024_1200x675.png Great North Swim https://www.swimming.org/openwater/great-north-swim/ Fri, 31 May 2024 15:23:48 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/openwater/?p=2969 Advertising feature Come join the Great North Swim this Summer! Choose from six different open water swimming distances designed for all ages, abilities, and experience levels. Whether your goal is to get fit, improve your time, enjoy nature, or support a charity, you’ll be part of an incredible collective experience. Dive into nature and participate … […]

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]]> https://d1s9j44aio5gjs.cloudfront.net/2024/05/great-north-swim2024.jpg Swim England welcomes creation of 27 new designated bathing water sites https://www.swimming.org/openwater/new-designated-bathing-water-sites/ Wed, 15 May 2024 07:07:37 +0000 https://www.swimming.org/openwater/?p=2961 Swim England has welcomed the creation of 27 new designated bathing water locations – and a government pledge to consult on proposed regulation changes which could lead to increased monitoring and more people having their say on these ‘valuable’ sites. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), has announced the locations of the additional bathing waters … […]

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