SAN FRANCISCO - A Pacifica woman made history by completing a very difficult open-water swim. Amy Appelhans Gubser, 55, became the first person to swim west of the Golden Gate Bridge to the ...

Put simply, the new breed of open-water swimming wetsuits are designed for those wanting to do longer swims, or to swim outdoors without necessarily competing in a triathlon.

Open water swimming has proven mental health benefits. ... The added bonus of swimming in skins (i.e. without a wetsuit, in just a costume), means that you have a more sensory experience.

You don’t necessarily need a wetsuit for open-water swimming. Many experienced swimmers prefer going in ‘skins’ (just a swimming costume or trunks).

A triathlon wetsuit can keep you warm and provide extra flotation, though avid open-water swimmers often prefer the feel of water on their bare bodies. Another tip is to use swimming ear plugs if ...

Women’s Araya Wetsuit, £299.99, Huub. Open water/wild swimming has especially soared in popularity among women aged in their 40s and above – and HUUB recently launched the first ever open ...