Boost your Outdoor Swimming Skills and confidence

At Outdoor Swimmer magazine, we’re dedicated to helping you make the most of swimming outdoors. We support you on your swimming journey, whether you’re aiming to swim outdoors through winter, do your first open water challenge or tackle a marathon swim.

You’ve already seen our magazine. Now discover our courses.

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about our courses

Since launching Outdoor Swimmer magazine in 2011, we’ve been immersed in the world of outdoor swimming. We’re passionate about sharing our love of the water and helping our readers make the most of swimming outdoors.

But sometimes you need more than words and images to make progress in your swimming.

That’s where our courses come in. We provide a mixture of live and recorded courses covering a wide range of outdoor swimming skills.

Simon Griffiths

Founder, Outdoor Swimmer magazine

Explore Our Courses

01.

Swim Further and Faster in Open water

This 4-part pre-recorded course will teach you the mental and physical skills to swim further and faster. (£39.95)

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Swim Further and Faster in Open water plus 1-to-1 support

As above but with four 45-minute Zoom sessions with course creator Simon Griffiths. (£299)

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02.

Swim through winter with us

Stay safe, have fun, and enjoy the benefits of cold water swimming. New programme starting in October 2026.

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03.

renaissance swimmer

Renaissance Swimmer offers a practical and philosophical approach to help you become a more confident, competent and versatile swimmer.

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Foundations for better swimming

A short video course plus supporting material giving you practical steps for long-term swimming progress (by Renaissance Swimmer) – £7.95

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Why choose us?

Expert Guidance

We live and breathe outdoor swimming. As well as researching and writing about swimming for Outdoor Swimmer magazine, we coach, train, race, dip and explore.

Flexible Learning

Our pre-recorded courses and Renaissance Swimmer are designed for you to follow at your own pace and return to for reference as often as you require. There are no time limits.

Inclusive Community

On our live courses, we will invite you to join a supportive WhatsApp group with other swimmers on your course.

What Our Swimmers Say

“Swim Further and Faster in Open Water” is a comprehensive course beneficial not only for those who are new to open water swimming but also for those experienced open water swimmers who want to up their game to the next level. This course is highly recommended for all levels!

Gary(Previous live course participant)

Great course, technically strong, with lots of real-life examples providing top tips and encouragement. Very inspiring

Tracey(Previous live course participant)

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