How i prepared for the Portland Bridge marathon swim
The Portland Bridge swim race is one of those unique, bucket list swimming events that made me want to become an open water swimmer in the first place. The course runs along the Willamette River…Read more of How i prepared for the Portland Bridge marathon swim
What is a natural swimming wetsuit?
A natural swimming wetsuit 101. What is a natural swimming wetsuit, what are the benefits, and do I need one? What is a natural swimming wetsuit? A natural swimming wetsuit is a wetsuit designed to…Read more of What is a natural swimming wetsuit?
Why i made the switch to a natural swimming wetsuit
Amateur open water swimmer Audrey Sanchez explains what made her decide to switch to a ‘natural’ swimming wetsuit and why she’ll never go back. Audrey Sanchez grew up pool swimming in Illinois. “Swimming was my…Read more of Why i made the switch to a natural swimming wetsuit
The best open water swimming goggles in 2024
Outside of the narrow lines of a swimming pool, in open water, where the dark, deep yawns beneath your belly, you need every bit of help you can get to stay on track and sight…Read more of The best open water swimming goggles in 2024
Open water wetsuit fitting guide
This wetsuit fitting guide explains the five important measurements you need to properly fit a wetsuit, how to measure yourself accurately, how to determine the correct wetsuit size, and how to read a sizing chart…Read more of Open water wetsuit fitting guide
How to sight in open water
Many swimmers do the bulk of their training in the pool, expecting the transition to open water to be relatively seamless, but there are some aspects of open water swimming that you need to train…Read more of How to sight in open water
A humble lesson on Lake Kachess
Sudden and unexpected rough swimming conditions turn a perfect wild swimming adventure into scary lesson about danger and preparedness. It was a beautiful sunny day at Lake Kachess. This was the perfect peace we had…Read more of A humble lesson on Lake Kachess
Swim Around Magical Isola San Giulio, Lago d’Orta
This is the account of our self-guided open water swim around Isola San Giulio, in Lago d’Orta, Northern Italy. Often referred to as the “hidden gem” of the Italian Lakes, Lake Orta is a small, picturesque…Read more of Swim Around Magical Isola San Giulio, Lago d’Orta
Why I love the Orca Vitalis Openwater Hi-Vis Wetsuit
You might already know that i’m a big fan of Orca Wetsuits. The fit is usually great for me as a woman. I find their suits comfortable, light, and i wore my last suit until…Read more of Why I love the Orca Vitalis Openwater Hi-Vis Wetsuit
The Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso, Lago Maggiore
This is the account of our self-guided open water swim to the very steps of the Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso in the pristine waters of Lake Maggiore, Northern Italy. Perched impossibly on a…Read more of The Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso, Lago Maggiore
Waterlog: A Swimmer’s Journey Through Britain – by Roger Deakin
“Waterlog – A Swimmer’s Journey Through Britain” is the captivating, introspective account of BBC film-maker and environmentalist Roger Deakin’s novel and hugely inspirational journey through the seas, pools, and waterways of Great Britain. Published in…Read more of Waterlog: A Swimmer’s Journey Through Britain – by Roger Deakin
Waterlog: A short film about anxiety and wild swimming
As a person with anxiety who found peace in the water, this short film by Ben Cox about writer Joe Minihane and his battle with anxiety really hit a note with me. Joe discovers that…Read more of Waterlog: A short film about anxiety and wild swimming
