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FEATURES
One of my favourite parts of Wild Swimming is the community. This is a group of unique, fun loving, adventurous and slightly mad individuals united by a common love for the simple joy of outdoor swimming and being in nature…
Sources of inspiration for outdoor swimming can come from anywhere. One day you might be walking by a river when you spot an old trail-hugger stripping down and charging into cold water, like a wild dog released from its captivity. The sight of this free soul could spark that same withered flame still burning inside you. You might find yourself desperate to do the same thing...
I BELIEVE THAT in order to represent a landscape in an original way, one must look at it from a new perspective…
Good news! Would-be wild swimmers, your gorgeous Blue Planet has more wild water than you could ever swim in one lifetime…
Here’s 50 reasons why your next new hobby should be the cold, curative art of swimming outdoors…
Think about our precious blue planet - at the moment we’re enjoying variations of weather and distinct seasons as we spin around the sun on a lop-sided orbit…
ONE OF THE GREAT things about joining the wild swimming community is the fact that swimmers around the world all have their own favourite spots…
REVIEWS
Middle Brother Calum reviews Wild Swim by Kate Rew.
Middle Brother Calum reviews Waterlog by Roger Deakin.
News
Wild Swimming - ‘Back in my day we just used to call it swimming’ time to get angry…
We’re really excited to announce the shortlist for The Wild Swimming Brothers’ 'Wild Swimmer of the Year, 2020’. After a busy year, we've followed some incredible journeys and wanted to compile our shortlist of our favourite swimmers of 2020…
We’re really excited to announce the shortlist for The Wild Swimming Brothers’ 'Wild Swimmer of the Year, 2020’. After a busy year, we've followed some incredible journeys and wanted to compile our shortlist of our favourite swimmers of 2020…
The SWIM WILD paperback is out now! Pick up your copy of The Wild Swimming Brothers’ story, written Jack and published by Yellow Kite Books…
Guides
This is the 10th post in our series focused on how to plan outdoor/wild swimming (whatever you want to call it) expeditions. In this article, we countdown the “Top 10 Greatest Swimming Expeditions”…
This is the 9th post in our series focused on how to plan outdoor/wild swimming (whatever you want to call it) expeditions. In this article we want to take an in depth look at how to pay for your mighty expedition and “Show Me The Money”…
This is the 8th post in our series focused on how to plan outdoor/wild swimming (whatever you want to call it) expeditions. In this article we want to take an in depth look at how you you can limit the environmental footprint of your expedition…
This is the 7th post in our series focused on how to plan outdoor/wild swimming (whatever you want to call it) expeditions. In this article we dive into how you build your strategy for a big swim…
WRITING
The March Outdoor Swimmer ‘Hemispheres’ issue #71 has arrived and it’s packed with semi-aquatic tales from around the world, including Jack’s own Sydney-based feature: ‘Brave New Waters’…
Jack’s second book has just launched over on Unbound - the world’s first crowdfunding publisher - head on over to their awesome website and pledge today…
Jack’s new book is LIVE folks! 10 years since the journey began, he is beyond excited to tell you his dystopian adventure/Fiction debut - #TheMachine - is up and funding right now on Kickstarter!
Jack Hudson, one of the three Wild Swimming Brothers, picks his 20 favourite spots around England’s waterways…
Training
Middle Brother Calum takes you through how to train for a 15km swim.
Find out how to train for a 10km swim.
Learn how to swim your first ever 5km with the Wild Swimming Brothers.
With the Hellespont swim fast approaching, I wanted to share my training tips leading up to the big day. I really want to focus on the mental preparation that I undertake for big swims and will use for the Hellespont…
Events
We set out on swim number 4 of the No Take Swim across the mighty Lundy No Take Zone.
We set out on swim number 3 of the No Take Swim across the mighty Arran No Take Zone.
We set out on swim number 2 of the No Take Swim across the mighty Medway No Take Zone.
Travel
Middle brother Calum heads to Brazil for some wild swimming!
Beginners Guide to Wild Swimming in the Area with Another Place
Guernsey - A Wild Swimming Beginners Guide with Map
Summer is in full swing - bees are busily bumbling between flowers, squirrels are darting across the grass, choosing their favourite trees, and the sun is grinning (most of the time) as it beats down on us...
Health
Cold water swimming, also known as winter swimming or ice swimming, involves immersing oneself in water that is typically between 0°C to 10°C (32°F to 50°F) in temperature. While it may sound daunting to jump into such cold water, there are actually many benefits to be gained from this practice. Here are 50 benefits of cold water swimming:
There are many beneficial aspects of outdoor swimming, but two of the most positive effects are the effects it will have on your mental health and physical fitness…
There are four important principles to understand when it comes to altering your weight and your body…
Complex carbohydrates are an important macronutrient for the body in order to produce energy…
Cold showers have many physiological and psychological health benefits. Although it can be daunting to begin your day underneath a deluge of freezing water, I can assure you that it is worth it…
LATEST
How I Trained for a 15km+ Swim (and What I Learned in Malaysia)
Middle Brother Calum takes you through how to train for a 15km swim.
How to Train for Your First 5km Swim
Learn how to swim your first ever 5km with the Wild Swimming Brothers.
Prepare Mentally For A Big Swim
With the Hellespont swim fast approaching, I wanted to share my training tips leading up to the big day. I really want to focus on the mental preparation that I undertake for big swims and will use for the Hellespont…
First Time: Train To Swim Long Distance
Lake Ullswater is a 7.3 mile/11.8km long lake in Cumbria and second largest in England, behind Windermere...
Benefits of Cold Water for Recovery
Cold water swimming is a hugely effective and fun way to recover from many different kinds of sports…
3 Workouts For Outdoor Swimmers
These workouts are designed for anyone that enjoys swimming and likes to stay fit (or would prefer to get a bit fitter)…
Ways To Manage the Cold Water
Depending on when and where you go wild swimming, there is a fair chance that the water will be cold...
Prepare For Something No One Has Done Before
How do you mentally prepare to swim across the two biggest and most powerful maelstroms in the world? It's a question I repeatedly asked myself in the run-up to our Into the Maelstrom expedition…