Episode 6: The Pioneers SwimOut podcast

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Mikey and Vicki go down Deep, diving under the water, swimming in it and listening to its sounds. Halani Moss-Vete tells us about her epic swim across the Molokaʻi Channel in Hawaii, where the water is very deep and the currents are strong. Dee Newell tells the story of her swims under the ice in Päijänne In Finland. This piece was created by Dominique Ferraton for SwimOut. Charlie Stewart tells us all about why he loves scuba diving and the peaceful world he finds down there. Amorina Kingdon, in contrast, shares with us the songs of fish singing under the water, which led her to write her book Sing Like Fish . We also discuss the TV programmes that ignited our love of swimming. Find out more: ⁠ @swimoutpodcast ⁠or ⁠ swimout.net ⁠…

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My Manhattan Swim 52:17

26 weeks ago52:17

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Vicki tells the story of how she swam around Manhattan Island. She talks about how she prepared, including talking to Jaimie Monahan - who has swum around it more times than anyone else. She heads down to Brighton Beach to swim with CIBBOWS the Coney Island and Brighton Beach Open Water Swimmers . Through recordings from the day made by Oonagh Gormley , her crew and wife, and her own memories from the swim, a rich aural story is woven. From the event organisers New York Open Water we meet the kayaker, observer and boat captain. Plus we hear from family and friends at home following the unfolding story via the gps tracker and WhatsApp. Find out more: ⁠ @swimoutpodcast ⁠or ⁠ swimout.net ⁠ @Jaimie Monahan @CIBBOWS @New York Open Water @wildswimmingsocks @wen_swim_the_channel @20 Bridges #swimming #openwaterswimming #doverchannelswimming…

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Historic swim stories 50:15

38 weeks ago50:15

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Vicki delves into History in this edition and also finds swimmers who are making history today. She meets Sarah Thomas who made history most notably with her 4-way English Channel crossing. Anna Maria Mullally shines a light on Irish swimmers at the turn of the last century. Todd Balf , whose book Three Kings explores the lives of 3 unlikely Olympic heroes, tells us the stories he has uncovered. George Townsend looks at the history of river bathing in Oxford. Vicki and Kathryn Ferry discuss how Billy Butlin got involved in Channel relay races in the 1950’s. We also find out about a historic reservoir featured in the film Wild Water and meet Wen Erh Hsu, the first Taiwanese swimmer to cross the English Channel. There’s heaps of historic action! Find out more: ⁠ @swimoutpodcast ⁠or ⁠ swimout.net @sarahswims04 @seasideferry @time_for_a_bath @alphacarla @wen_swim_the_channel @wildwaterfilm @jojodaleo ⁠…

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Pride in open water swimming 51:46

47 weeks ago51:46

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Mikey and Vicki discuss Pride and open water swimming. Olympian, Peter Prijdekker , shares how he has swum with Pride throughout his life. Vicki has a chat with team-mates from Out To Swim , her LGBTQ+ swimming club. Kerry Andrew reads from their haunting book Skin about a non-binary swimmer looking for their father. Then we find out about swimming with Pride around the country starting with Brighton where we discuss a new idea. We move to Kendal , where Jonathan Cowie explores how Pride is celebrated in the Lakes. Finally, Vicki goes to the Royal London Docks for the first in a new series of Pride Swims rolling out across the country. Find out more: ⁠@swimoutpodcast ⁠or ⁠ swimout.net…

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Grief - solace through swimming: S5E3 48:19

1 year ago48:19

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The topic of this episode is grief and how the open water can help to soothe you at this time of crisis and turmoil. Vicki starts by chatting with Shannon House Keegan from Marathon Swim Stories about their stillborn sons. Then Dr Catherine Kelly shares with us the turmoil she felt after her mother died and talks about her book Blue Spaces that explains why and how water can help with grief. Kate Steels joins Vicki to talk about the son she lost to suicide and how swimming the Ice Sevens Challenge helped her to recover. Lastly Vicki talks to Cat Joy White about her beautiful film 54 Days and how taking up open water swimming was a major solace to her after the death of two people she loved. Find out more ⁠@swimoutpodcast ⁠or ⁠swimout.net⁠ @catherinejoywhite @fiftyfourdaysfilm @international_ice_swimming_association @bluespaces_uk @intrepidwater…

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Community: S5E2 48:24

1 year ago48:24

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Mikey and Vicki discuss the wonderful world of swimming communities. They chat with Rachel Jones who edited Toes in the Water - stories of lives changed by wild swimming. Vicki goes to Mamma Swim and finds out all about their group for mothers who want to swim in the open water. Mikey talks to fellow swimmers at Brighton Swimming Club - the oldest swimming club in England. Bill and Jeff share with us about their project iSwim4 which is for people recovering from substance addiction and Vicki finds out about a film called Rave On For The Avon and its maker Aggie Nyagari and star Meg who decided to become Mrs Avon. Find out more @swimoutpodcast or swimout.net…

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Training for your big swim: S5E1 41:31

1 year ago41:31

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Amy Ennion and Vicki explore training for the big swim. They discuss their approaches to training and talk to Shannon House Keegan who works with people remotely. Vicki goes to meet Ray Gibbs who films you in his tank Swim Canary Wharf . Amy discusses training camps with Anna McCarthy , a regular at the infamous Irish swim camps and Mandy Bodemeaid from Dover Channel Training tells us all about their training weekends. Plus we hear from Mark Sheridan about a pool based group which provides support and inspiration and Jonathan Cowie tells us about his struggles with his sofa.…

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The Record Breakers: S4E6 48:29

1 year ago48:29

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This season has seen a bumper crop of swimming records, so Vicki and Amy have sought out the record-breakers. We have Andy Donaldson who swam all seven of the Seven Oceans in just one year and Sophie Etheridge chats with Jackie Cobell having taken her Longest English Channel Swim mantle away. Jasmine Harrison , who has two Guinness world records, talks about her adventures. We grab a chat with Anshuman Jhingran , the "Little Boy from Mumbai", who snapped up two records in his first year of marathon swimming and we join it all up with Julian Critchlow who gathers in all the English Channel facts and is himself a record holder. It's going to be a smashing episode.…

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Mercedes Gleitze: S4E5 38:42

2 years ago38:42

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Mikey and Vicki bring you a cornucopia of tales about Mercedes Gleitze , the first British woman to swim the English Channel. With a dramatized section and interviews with her grandson Andrew Pember and bathing historian Anna Maria Mullally the program celebrates this iconic swimmer. We also find out all about the “Swimming a Long Way Together” project, a tribute to Mercedes created by Vanessa Daws . We bring Mercedes' story to life and delve deeper into who she was and the legacy she has left.…

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Can you swim yourself happy? S4E4 49:13

2 years ago49:13

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In this edition of the SwimOut podcast we explore how swimming can boost our wellbeing and soothe our worries. Join Mikey and Vicki with special guest Amy – AmySwims as they talk about the challenges they have with how they look. We speak to Gill – Stoma Chameleon about her Channel crossing and Jamie from Blue Mind Men, a mental health swim for men. We find some great swimsuits which bring us joy, made by Usual Objection s and for the more environmental feel-good factor we talk with Angela from Swim Wild Wye who campaigns to keep her river pollution free.…

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Chloe McCardel- Queen of the Channel: S4E3 39:53

2 years ago39:53

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In this episode Vicki meets Chloe McCardel who is the Queen of the Channel - she has swum the English Channel forty four times which is more times than any other person. Also she holds the record for the longest ever sea swim at 124.4 kilometers, taking 41 hours in the Bahamas. She is swimming royalty but also a passionate supporter of Women's rights, always ready to call out injustice. Vicki spends a day with Chloe in Weymouth finding out about her swimming, her past and what she is up to in Dorset this summer with her new boat Channel Queen.…

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The Relay swim: S4E2 43:32

2 years ago43:32

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In this edition of the SwimOut podcast we explore the joys of swimming in a Relay team. Join Mikey and Vicki as they talk about Relay swimming and the fun of it. Observer Deborah Vine answers listeners’ questions about the big day and the rules of the swim and Team Bits Missing discuss their North Channel relay swim. Plus we hear from Catherine Stefanutti , Dirk Gewert and more listeners about the joys of Relay swimming. For more information and longer versions please go to SwimOut.net…

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The challenge of cold water swimming: S4E1 46:49

2 years ago46:49

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In this edition of the SwimOut podcast we explore the challenge of swimming in cold water. Join Vicki and Jonathan as they talk about thier swimming exploits in Morocco and Cheltenham. Vicki talks to Ger Kennedy about swimming in Antarctica and how it feels to be in water that cold and how to recover. Plus Jonty Warneken and Michelle Lane talk about competing in Team Ice GB.…

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The Team: Extra Special Episode 37:21

2 years ago37:21

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In this edition of the SwimOut podcast we explore the people behind the big swim, the unsung heroes of open water who enable swimmers to undertake their amazing feats. Join Vicki Carter and Jonathan Cowie as they chat to Padraig Mallon - North Channel Pilot from Infinity Channel swimming, Ros Bailey partner of Hells Mouth Swimmer Frank Chalmers and Elaine Howley who likes to give back to the open water community and crewed for Sarah Thomas on her 4 way crossing. Plus listener and all round amazing swimmer Jaimie Monahan tells us where she likes to swim as does Fiona McDonald , previous presenter of SwimOut.…

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Peace: Special Edition with Lynne Cox 40:36

3 years ago40:36