NEW YEAR, NEW CHALLENGES! BY ALY - OUR BIG BLUE SWIM GUIDE
After our Big Blue Swim Guide, Greg shared his interesting experience swimming in the cold waters of Scotland, we invited another one of our wonderful guides, Aly to share the new year challenge she set herself for 2021. Aly lives in Zimbabwe, which is a land-locked country, but that’s where swimming pools come in...
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winter swimming in scotland - by greg hincks our Big Blue Guide
Our guides love what they do but, of course, it’s not a job they do all year round! You might be wondering what a Big Blue Guide does during the ‘off-season’ period, away from the warm, calm waters of Crete, Santorini or the Ionian Sea...
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POOL vs OPEN WATER SWIMMING - DIFFERENCES, BENEFITS & PREPARATION
Have you ever thought about getting out of the pool and diving headfirst into open water? If you have already taken the plunge, we can imagine you have noticed distinct differences between...
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SWIMRUN - WHAT IS IT AND HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?
This year The Big Blue Swim is thrilled to be offering a bespoke Swimrun training camp in collaboration with coach Jack Maitland and The Sports Ashram. The event will begin at the end of May on the Greek islands of...
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DRYLAND SWIMMING - HOW YOU CAN STILL PRACTICE YOUR TECHNIQUE DURING POOL CLOSURES
The UK and many countries across the world have recently been hit by another national lockdown which has had a direct effect on leisure facilities, inclusive of swimming pools. As avid swimmers, we like to work on our fitness and technique in the water as much as possible and therefore need another outlet to practice!
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OPEN WATER SWIMMING INCREASES DRAMATICALLY DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
This year has certainly been challenging, and with most leisure activities closed throughout 2020, it has proven difficult for many people to keep up with their fitness hobbies. However, it certainly hasn’t deterred swimmers who have taken…
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THE TOP BEACHES IN LEFKADA
Lefkada island is perfect for open water swimming as it is surrounded by the beautiful Ionian Sea. The waters here are rich in colour as well as clear, calm and safe.
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The Couple’s Holiday Everybody Should Try
Whether you’re a brand new couple or you’ve been together for years and years, going on holiday together is a great way to strengthen your bond and try something new and exciting together.
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5 Health Benefits of Open Water Swimming
There are numerous open water swimming health benefits that we think swimmers should take advantage of whenever possible.
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Spotlight on Crete
The island of Crete has a rich 9,000 year history and is truly a melting pot of ancient cultures. We believe it is a must-visit destination for the open water swimmer...
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How to Swim Further for Longer, Improve Your Swimming Endurance!
Here are our top tips for those of you who want to swim further for longer.
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Everything You Need to Know Before Booking Your First Swimming Holiday
If you’re used to beach holidays or city breaks you may be wondering what to expect but don’t worry, we’re here to run you through everything you need to know before booking your first swimming holiday.
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