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Blog: event-day-tips

What to wear for your dip into nature There aren’t any ‘best dressed’ awards in outdoor swimming, but you will need some basics to stay warm, stay safe and swim your best. Ready to find out what you should be packing in your swim bag? Let’s go… 14 Dec 2022 | By: Great Swim Power up your porridge ready for an outdoor swim We’re sharing two ways to make a winter staple - porridge - a bit more appealing, and definitely a bit more powerful. 14 Dec 2022 | By: Great Swim Food For A Great Swim Get prepped for your John West Great Swim event with CLIF Bar. 12 Feb 2021 | By: Great Swim Swim Secure's Open Water Safety Guide If you are a first timer the transition from pool to open water can be a daunting one, but with some simple safety steps the delights of the great outdoors are closer than you think. 24 Feb 2020 | By: Great Run Tips For Your First 10K Swim Top tips to get you through your first open water marathon swim 12 Feb 2020 | By: Great Swim Keeping You Safe At Great Swim Events Our number one priority is ensuing you have a safe and happy swim with us. 04 Jun 2018 | By: Great Swim

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