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CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE FOR SWIMMERS

By Natalie Clothier
Published 12th December 2025

Finding the perfect gift for the swimmer in your life doesn't have to be a challenge. Whether you're shopping for a competitive athlete, a weekend lane swimmer, or a child just learning to love the water,

WHAT SWIMMER ARE YOU?

By Natalie Clothier
Published 7th March 2024

PENNY PROCASTINATORTakes ages to get in the water; always talking whilst testing water temperature.BETTY BOBBERThe breaststroke bandit who never gets their hair wet.CLARENCE CLUELESSClueless as what they

OLYMPIC GAMES 2024

By Natalie Clothier
Published 7th March 2024

140 days till the start of the 2024 Olympic Games taking place in Paris, exactly 100 years since they last hosted the games. SWIMMING 852 athletes will compete in swimming at Paris 2024 from the 27th

OLYMPIC SWIMMING CALENDAR 2024

By None
Published 7th March 2024

The Olympic Swimming events are due to take place from the 27th July to the 4th August.  The morning session kicks off at 11.00am local time (9.00 UTC) and the evening session at 20.30 local (18.30

PROTECT YOUR HAIR FROM CHLORINE

By None
Published 22nd February 2024

Hair can endure significant damage from frequent exposure to chlorine or saltwater, resulting in dryness, brittleness, and the accumulation of chlorine residues.  Here are a few tips to help keep

STARTING OUT IN OPEN WATER SWIMMING

By None
Published 22nd February 2024

Are you contemplating the idea of open water swimming this Summer? Open water swimming presents a multitude of unique and exhilarating experiences, providing a thrilling and exciting alternative to traditional

HOW TO PRINT ON SILICONE SWIMCAPS

By None
Published 5th January 2024

Silicone Swimming Cap Ink Suppliers  We've explored silicone swimming cap ink suppliers globally, ranging from America to China, Malaysia, and here in the UK. Our investigation revealed notable

THE MIDMAR MILE, SOUTH AFRICA. THE WORLDS LARGEST OPEN WATER SWIM EVENT.

By Natalie Clothier
Published 7th November 2023

19 000 Swimmers take to the open water in THE WORLDS LARGEST COMPETITIVE OPEN WATER SWIM taking place this weekend just outside my home town, Pietermaritzburg, in sunny South Africa. The aQuelle Midmar

CHOOSING A SWIMSUIT

By Natalie Clothier
Published 6th November 2023

Swimsuits come in many styles and fabrics. Take the time to find the perfect fit, feeling comfortable will ultimately have you swimming faster. Choose a design that fits your body shape and is wrinkle-free;

HI TECH SWIMSUITS

By Natalie Clothier
Published 6th November 2023

A Swimmers body is encapsulated with this swimsuit that is composed of woven elastance-nylon and polyurethane that compresses the muscles and moulds to the shape of the body, trapping air for buoyancy,

WHAT KICK BOARD DO I BUY?

By Natalie Clothier
Published 6th November 2023

Time to focus on your lower body?  Isolate your kick, concentrate on your lower body and build a solid kicking foundation with great technique building strength and endurance enabling you to swim

GOGGLE LENSES

By Natalie Clothier
Published 6th November 2023

LENS COLOURS Finding the perfect lens will depend on a several factors. How your eyes respond to light, the environment you are swimming as well as weather conditions Everyone’s eyes respond differently.