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"When you're in the water, anything can happen" - Texas authorities urge caution after two kayaking deaths in popular lake
By Will Symons published
Two deaths in 10 days have prompted the warning - here's our essential safety advice if you're considering a spring dip

Study finds that open water swimming significantly boosts mental health - here's how to try it for yourself
By Will Symons published
Researchers studies 1,200 outdoor open water and open-air pool swimmers from 19 countries

White Water Adults Hard Shell Robe review: warm and protective for bracing dips in the wild
By Julia Clarke published
This changing robe is like a suit of armor for wild swimmers who like the brave the water in all seasons, and it's easy to change in

"We won’t sit quietly while this catastrophe continues" - Olympic champion Sir Steve Redgrave calls for clean up of UK rivers
By Will Symons published
Many popular swimming spots have been flooded with pollution in recent years, which has been blamed on mass sewage discharges

Fancy a dip in the Great Lakes? You might think twice after scientists revealed 'highest reported worldwide levels' of microplastics found in some Great Lakes fish.
By Will Symons last updated
Scientists are urging the US and Canadian governments to step up testing for microplastics in the iconic lakes

Good news for open water swimmers as lawmakers promise to clean up Britain's largest lake
By Will Symons published
Lake Windermere has been flooded with pollution despite its position as Britain's most popular open water swimming spot

Open water swimmers in Oregon can soon take a dip in serene Lake Oswego after a ban on swimming there was lifted
By Will Symons published
Oregon's Lake Oswego was previously inaccessible to the public, and dotted with private and trespassing signs

Wild swimmers may benefit from cleaner water under leaked government plans to allow beaver releases in England
By Will Symons published
It's claimed the UK government will issue release licenses to various wildlife groups as beavers continue their return to English waters
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