The first time I swam at night was in the sea, just off the harbour beach in Dover. I was in my mid-20s, training with a group of strangers for a Channel relay. I didn’t like the dark on land and I could still spiral into panic if something brushed...
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DEER SHED FESTIVAL An indy festival of top music, comedy, arts and outdoor swimming. As part of the Wilderwild Retreat, Deer Shed Festival’s sell-out wild swimming programme is back this year, and our features writer Rowan Clarke will be...
Ash Smith and Prof. Peter Hammond, the real figures in Channel 4’s Dirty Business have launched an official government petition calling for a national referendum on water ownership, sign to support, visit: petition.parliament.uk/...
The CPR and First Aid guidelines from Resuscitation Council UK undergo a formal review every five years, changes made in late 2025 are now being incorporated into RLSS UK qualifications and awards. If you are a lifeguard, ensure you are up...
The fourth year of the British Summer Time Lido Challenge is here to help you push yourself to find new adventures, right here in the UK. The challenge runs until 25 October, the day the clocks go back. Earn badges, points and have fun. Find out...
I’m often asked the same questions about night swimming: Why on earth do you like it? Aren’t you scared? How do you cope with not knowing what’s beneath you? And how can anyone possibly swim through two nights during a Channel crossing? The...
My first experience of bioluminescence was on a night swim in Turkey organised by AquaMasters. We’d sat on the beach as the sun went down, excitement mounting as the air cooled. The sea darkened and merged with the horizon until all we...
