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Latest: Our Gift Guide For Swimmers

Top gift ideas for open-water swimmers, from thermal wetsuits to neoprene gloves, for warmth and comfort this Christmas. Read article


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What to Gift the Triathlete in Your Life

Top Christmas gifts for triathletes?gear, safety essentials, and accessories to elevate their training.


How to Put on a Swim Wetsuit

Our quick guide on how to put on a open water swim wetsuit.

Woman in open water swimming kit by a lake

What to Wear Open Water Swimming

Here's everything you need to wear on your next open water swim, from head to toe.


WSO Guide: Choosing a Orca wetsuit

Born in the ocean. Confidence in the water.


9 Essentials for Open Water Swimming

A mix of beginner gear and pro-level equipment to suit your needs.


Wetsuit Guide: Choosing a Wetsuit for Open Water Swimming

In a specialised swimming wetsuit, you will swim faster, more freely, and in greater comfort.


11 Safety Tips for Open Water Swimming

From Mark Fleming - Open Water Coach and Aqua Fitness Instructor.


Wetsuit size guide: How should a swim wetsuit fit?

How effective a wetsuit is at performing this task is largely a function of how well it fits the wearer.


7 Steps to be a More Eco-Conscious Wild Swimmer

To help you out, we have partnered with our friends over at ZONE3.


What Do You Wear Under a Swim Wetsuit?

Answered by Katie Maggs - Snorkel instructor and marine conservationist.


How to Care for your Swim Wetsuit

A step-by-step guide to looking after your swim gear.


What's the Difference Between a Swim and Surf Wetsuit?

A breakdown what makes a swim specific wetsuit stand out.


A Beginner Guide to Competitive Open Water Swimming

9 Guidelines to help you navigate its challenges and hold your own during a race.


Should I Buy a Specialist Open Water Swimming Wetsuit?

A few things to consider before making a purchase.


9 Training Tips for your First Triathlon

Preparing for prime optimal performance.


Underwater worlds | In conversation with Katie Maggs

Brought to you by WSO in collaboration with Orca


Wallien | Calling all water women

We want you to join our Wallien wear test!

Rachel swimming in Loch Lomond

Top Tips From An Open Water Swimmer

We caught up with avid outdoor swimmer, and English Channel relay swimmer Rachel Harris.


Our August Trip Special

Our top new arrivals this month, plus some summer inspiration from the WSO crew.

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