Simon Griffiths: Publisher, Author, Swimmer

I help people swim better and try to make the world a better place for swimmers (& hence everyone)

Founder/publisher @outdoor_swimmer
Author: Swim Wild & Free

[Simon Griffiths: Publisher, Author, Swimmer @SimonDGriffiths]

I've just received an amazing email from someone who was so inspired to swim more after reading my book he's resigned from his job to take a new one with fewer hours and less travelling. #SwimWildAndFree #OutdoorSwimming #ShamelessPlug https://t.co/kjJK5RFeFg @BloomsburySport

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@LewisPugh @LewisPughFDN @UNEP @theGEF 👍 Amazing. 🦈🦈🦈

[Lewis Pugh @LewisPugh]

I’ve just completed #TheSharkSwim 🏊‍♂️🦈📣

12 days and 59 miles around the island of Martha’s Vineyard, where Jaws was filmed 50 years ago.

It's been one of the toughest swims of my life. Cold water, relentless wind, big waves and the constant thought of what might be beneath me.

But I swam here for a reason 👇

Jaws has shaped our perception of sharks as vindictive killers. That fear spread across the globe and lasted for half a century.

Now it’s time to change the narrative for a new generation.

Sharks are not monsters. They’re magnificent. They’re essential. And they’re seriously endangered.

As apex predators, they keep the ocean in balance. Take them out, and the entire ecosystem starts to collapse.

Right now, sharks need us.

An estimated 274,000 sharks are killed every single day. It’s an ecocide taking place right now, and we must stop it.

Please help share this message 🙏

https://t.co/k0sGrqqknr

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@AlisonC77488860 @outdoor_swimmer Thanks for the feedback! And hopefully see you at an event.

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@RedTopSwim I hope it's clean water coming out of that tunnel!

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@MadHatterSports It's January. Everything is hard. Hang in there.

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I was thinking of giving up on Twitter. Glad I checked back in.

[Dan Green @dan_green_]

Saturday lunchtime is for catching up with all things swimming. A great issue once more team. 👏 @outdoor_swimmer @SimonDGriffiths 🏊‍♂️

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@dan_green_ @outdoor_swimmer Thank you!

[Simon Griffiths: Publisher, Author, Swimmer @SimonDGriffiths]

@patlinberg Thanks Sue, looking forward to seeing more of your sunrises in 2025. Marry Christmas.

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Drifting down the river this morning, I passed my phone to a woman I'd never met before and asked her to take a picture. It's come out so much better than any of my selfies.

[Simon Griffiths: Publisher, Author, Swimmer @SimonDGriffiths]

I wouldn't want to be the River Mole right now. 168 hours of discharge from Leatherhead, 62 from Cobham and 58 from Esher, and all still going.
#StormBert has long gone.
What's going on @thameswater ?

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@patlinberg @TW11Harbour @Visit_Richmond1 @TLTeddington @Teddington_Town @Tidal_Thames95 @ThamesPathNT @SallyWeather @itvlondon @riverlevel_1182 @TWmagazines About the same time about 200m further up river but I don't have your photography skills.

[Future Lidos @future_lidos]

Support the Future Lidos Appeal!

Your support will help to strengthen our precious #lidos, & bring the enormous benefits of outdoor pool #swimming to more people in more communities across the UK and Ireland.

For more info and to donate, click here - https://t.co/BizT9x3cry

[Simon Griffiths: Publisher, Author, Swimmer @SimonDGriffiths]

🏊‍♂️ Take a little dip for a big impact this December 🏊‍♂️

@outdoor_swimmer has launched their December challenge with @climategames_hq - sign up (via the Climategames app) and use your December dip to remove 200 plastic bottles from the ocean.

https://t.co/sEjZdsvnY2

[Simon Griffiths: Publisher, Author, Swimmer @SimonDGriffiths]

The moment I spotted a kingfisher while drifting down the Thames in the fog this morning. Unfortunately the photographer stopped filming just before the bird took off and darted across the river.

[Outdoor Swimmer @outdoor_swimmer]

Create your own winter swimming training plan ❄️ https://t.co/AExyTRCKDT

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@Seatit2 @outdoor_swimmer Probably although a few warm days even in winter can lift the Thames by a degree or two.

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However cold the water is, remember to smile for the camera.

[Simon Griffiths: Publisher, Author, Swimmer @SimonDGriffiths]

*DEFRA Consultation: HAVE YOUR SAY ON BATHING WATER REGULATIONS*
DEFRA suspended the application process for new bathing water sites in May.
I know bathing waters won't solve all pollution problems but they help. And the regulations could be improved.
https://t.co/YWIxwqsp47

[Simon Griffiths: Publisher, Author, Swimmer @SimonDGriffiths]

@SwimForTri @drag2zero @DoodyEleanor @Murrayator @WSCAcoach @SwimmingWorld @Bunn_Dan Received mine yesterday. Looking forward to testing them.