What else is in the new issue? 

Did you know there are five different types of fog? Or that sheep have traditionally helped swimmers across the Channel by producing a key ingredient of Channel Grease? Learn all this and more, including how to decipher training jargon, swim in rough conditions and how not to be an “all the gear and no idea” swimmer. 

We take a behind-the-scenes glimpse at your swim kit, from its history to how modern brands are responding to the differing needs of swimmers. And we explore the Wye Valley, Ireland, Snowdonia and St Kitts and Nevis. You can’t spend all your time in the water, so we review the pick of the latest swimming and nature books. 

Plus all the regulars, including health news, outdoor swimming news, training, swim locations, technique, travel, event listings and short story.