Second Nature Swimming’s Top Lesser-Known Water Tips
We are Second Nature Swimming and because we know what open water swimming for beginners is like, there are some top tips we want to share with you so you feel tip top and ready for the experience....
View ArticleNo training? No worries!
This may be the year for your most enjoyable outdoor swim ever, says Simon Griffiths, Founder and Publisher of Outdoor Swimmer Unless you were on the Olympic programme or had access to a private...
View ArticleThames Marathon: taking the plunge for charity
When the intrepid Thames Marathon swimmers take to the water next month, some will have more than just the swim ahead on their minds. Because tied up in the event, as with so many sporting fixtures, is...
View ArticleTHAMES MARATHON UPDATE – EMAIL TO REGISTERED SWIMMERS – 31st JULY 2021
Dear Swimmer, Firstly, we’d like to thank you for your patience at this time. Like many other industries, 2020 and 2021 has been very hard for events, with a great deal of uncertainty and ever changing...
View ArticleThe Rivers Trust has partnered with the Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival...
We are extremely excited to announce that 2022 Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival (10th July) has this year partnered with The Rivers Trust to ask swimmers to race to revive rivers and communities....
View ArticleThe Massive Impact made in 2020 by The Rivers Trust
If you’re reading this, you probably already know that rivers are some of the most special places on earth. Taking time to swim, paddle, or fish in a river, or even just being near one, does wonders...
View ArticleSTA to extend their Free Lido Swim Area at the Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim...
Following the success of the 2021 partnership, The Swimming Teachers’ Association (STA), a national governing body for swimming, will again host the Lido, or free swim area, at the Outdoor Swimmer...
View ArticleTop-tips for a river friendly Christmas by The Rivers Trust
For those of us who love rivers, it can sometimes feel like we are swimming against the tide of river pollution and degradation. But if we keep fighting together, we can build a better future for our...
View ArticleEnhanced Yoga & Wellbeing Area with CBPLUS Bioactive Hemp partnership at the...
The yoga area in the event village has become a key feature of the annual Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival (10th July 2022). This year it will be hosted by CBPLUS Bioactive Hemp with free yoga...
View ArticleHenley Swim to Bring Paddleboards to Festival with Red Equipment
Henley Swim to Bring Paddleboards to Festival with Red Equipment – New Paddleboard Zone and Premium Changing Area – Red Equipment has become the latest brand to confirm attendance at the Outdoor...
View ArticleMaking an impact with The Rivers Trust in 2022
Has everyone managed to stick to their New Year’s resolutions? Give more to charity? Do more exercise? Spend more time in nature? The Rivers Trust may just have the answer, they are extremely proud to...
View ArticleHenley Swim Wins Top Rated Swimming Event for 4th Year in Racecheck Awards
Racecheck have today announced that the Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival has won the Top Rated Swimming Event Award of 2021 in the coveted Racecheck Awards. This is the 4th consecutive year that a...
View ArticleWhy is it so important for Michelle Walker from The Rivers Trust to swim at...
The Rivers Trust recently interviewed their very own Michelle Walker to ask why she will be swimming at the Henley Swim Festival and raising money for the Rivers Trust. Working for The Rivers Trust...
View ArticleWhat your fundraising will do for Starlight
We are thrilled to be partnering with children’s charity Starlight again this year for the Selkie Henley Classic. There is still time to sign up to swim for Starlight for free, but be quick as places...
View ArticleZoggs launch new range of open water thermal swimwear
Zoggs has just launched a vibrant new range of women’s sustainable thermal open water swimwear. This empowering range has been developed to enhance the outdoor swimming experience through science and...
View ArticleZoggs are going BIG as they sponsor the ½ mile for the FIFTH year!
How is your training going for the Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival? Whilst you’re nailing your front crawl technique, don’t forget about your swimwear. Now is a great time to check for holes or...
View ArticleClub to Pub Swim partners with refreshing sponsor – Peroni Nastro Azzurro...
We are delighted to announce a second year of partnership with Asahi UK and new Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0% which offers the refreshing Italian taste experience of Peroni Nastro Azzurro, now with 0.0%...
View ArticleFind your fit with Zoggs Designer at the Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival!
This year Zoggs are changing the game at Henley Swim Festival when they will be hosting a bespoke swimwear fitting experience, you will be able to get expert advice on their swim styles from their...
View ArticleYour fundraising IS making a difference
When you’re donating to charity, it’s good to know exactly where your money is going. So if you’re fundraising for The Rivers trust at the Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival or, if you’re interested...
View ArticleKate Percy’s joins us at the Outdoor Swimmer Henley Swim Festival!
Kate Percy will be at the Henley Swim Festival with her trademark #Enerjoy! – great tasting food for good energy, vitality AND happiness… Best-selling author of the Go Faster Food series, mum-of-three...
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