H?Open Magazine, launching on 11 February 2011, is a new publication for anyone who loves open water swimming whether they’re a beginner doing their first mass participation race, an experienced veteran taking on a long-distance challenge, or simply someone looking for a beautiful place to take a dip.
As well as regular features on training, nutrition, iconic swim locations, classic swims and the latest training and racing gear, the magazine has race listings, news from the world of open water swimming and interviews with open water swimming heroes, starting the first issue with UK 10K marathon swimming champion Keri-Anne Payne.
H?Open Magazine writers include Kate Rew, founder of the Outdoor Swimming Society, Simon Murie, founder of SwimTrek swimming holidays, Dan Bullock, founder and head coach at Swim for Tri, Paul Newsome, founder of Swim Smooth, and Rick Kiddle, ex-international triathlete and coach to model Jodie Kidd.
There is also a panel of experts to answer your swimming related questions including Steve Munatones, Editor-in-Chief of the Daily News of Open Water Swimming, and Colin Hill, organiser of the British Gas Great Swim Series.
While people have swum outside for millennia, the sport has really taken off in the last few years. Thousands of people now regularly join mass-participation swimming events across the UK and around the world – a massive 20,000 are expected at British Gas’ Great North Swim in June.
Numbers look set to grow as more races become available and continuous improvements in modern wetsuit technology free swimmers from the constriction of old-fashioned diving wetsuits and provide the buoyancy and warmth needed to give comfort and security in the water.
H?Open Magazine will provide these swimmers with all the information they seek on races, training and gear.
The magazine will initially be available on subscription only. H?Open shall be bi-monthly, plus one summer special (7 issues per year). The cover price is
