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Wherever you’re swimming, whether it’s your local leisure pool or in open water, a swim cap is an essential piece of kit. Swim caps ensure you remain streamlined and help reduce drag in the water, so ...

If you plan to continue your open-water swimming through the winter, then aside from a cosy swim robe to warm you after your dip, a cold water swimming hat is an absolute essential. Here are our ...