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  • Makala's Top Winter Swimming Tips

    Makala's Top Winter Swimming Tips

    What to wear Swimsuit, rash vest, wetsuit Bright swim cap so you can be seen (they are also good to keep on under your woolly hat for extra warmth) Ear plugs are great to help prevent surfers ear (exostosis/abnormal bone...

  • The Bluetits at the IWSA World Cup, Gdynia, Poland 2025

    The Bluetits at the IWSA World Cup, Gdynia, Poland 2025

    What an unforgettable experience for The Bluetits at the IWSA World Cup in Gdynia, Poland, 2025! Our amazing team brought home an impressive haul of medals: *Nine Bronze*, *Two Silver*, and *Five Gold*! But it’s not just about the medals....

  • The UK Cold Water Swimming Championships 2025

    The UK Cold Water Swimming Championships 2025

    I’m still reflecting on the fact I am a UK Cold Water Swimming Champion! Here is a blog piece about what the event is and how it felt to take part in it. UK Cold Water Swimming Championships The Champs was...

  • Nippy Dippers at Cromhall Quarry

    Nippy Dippers at Cromhall Quarry

    What a day! Despite Storm Bert meddling with our plans, Bluetits turned up in their droves to take part in our winter event at the new venue Cromhall Quarry. What a day we all had. We loved the new venue,...

  • March for Clean Water

    March for Clean Water

    On Sunday, the 3rd of November 2024, 141 organisations joined together to flood the streets and demand that the government Stop the Poisoning of Britain's Waters. It was estimated that over 15,000 people flooded the streets wearing blue, which was...

  • Bluetit 1 Channel Relay Swim Team.

    Bluetit 1 Channel Relay Swim Team.

    Taking on a challengeOne of my great pleasures in life is taking on a challenge just to see if I can get to the start line. I also love watching and enthusing others to conquer fears, take on a challenge,...