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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Chris's big big birth year celebration
Chris from Queensland, Australia was swimming with us in Lefkada at the end of June 2019. Read more about his time there including his advice to himself: always have something light before you swim!
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Susan's Big Blue Experience
Swimming has always been my endorphin rush sport of choice. The water's where I go to regain balance when I'm stressed, to escape when life hurts.
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Manchester Expo 2015
Meet The Big Blue Team and talk to one of our guides Chris Malpass, about the fascination of swimming in Lefkada, Greece.
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Striped Dolphins (Stenella coeruleoalba)
Swimming with dolphins…it is possible with The Big Blue Swim
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Swimming out of Seattle
Read U.S swimmers Heidi Skrzypek and Anne Presnal’s eloquent and honest account of their Big Blue Swim week.
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A Modern-Day Greek Swimming Hero
The Big Blue’s Michael and Lisa were fortunate to undertake an interview with the giant of Open Water Swimming Spiros Yianniotis.
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Australia to Greece: from the Pacific to the Ionian
Rebecca Scott from Victoria, Australia tells us how she came to be swimming with The Big Blue in Greece.
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My Big Blue Swim
A true inspiration! Visually impaired open water swimmer Maya Makri describes her Big Blue experience this summer in the Ionian.
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