Wetsuits will be compulsory for open water swimming competitions when the temperature is below 18 degrees Celsius ©Getty Images The use of wetsuits had not been mentioned in the governing body's ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Almost all wetsuits are made from neoprene, a soft, synthetic-rubber material that uses closed air cells ...

Luckily, I felt safe with buoys to hang on to and my friend guiding me, and somehow, after just that one open-air practice session where I’d swim a few hundred metres then stop at the lake side, I ...

If, like many, you've recently embraced the many mental and physical health benefits of wild swimming, you'll likely also know how important it is to wear the right gear (read: find the best wetsuit ...

The Orca Athlex Flex V2 and the Blueseventy Fusion are two closely matched mid-range triathlon wetsuits in terms of price and performance. Both brands claim their respective wetsuit is fast in the ...