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The 7 best wetsuits for women 2022, from Roxy, Billabong, Decathlon

The 7 best wetsuits for women 2023, from Roxy, Billabong, Decathlon

Wetsuits for men UK 2023: we review suits from RipCurl & Finisterre

Wetsuits for men UK 2023: we review suits from RipCurl & Finisterre

Sunderland’s ‘Wild Sea Women’ at centre of study

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DJ to perform poolside set at Aquatic Centre

How a dry robe helps when wild swimming, best in the UK 2022

How a dry robe helps when wild swimming, best in the UK 2022

Some of the fancy dress costumes worn by swimmers at the last Boxing Day dip.

Charity hoping to raise over £2,000 with return of Boxing Day dip

Kathleen Wotton showing how the steps at Seaham's Slope Beach can be a struggle to those who have mobility issues.

Sea swimmers float fund for ramp so that everyone can enjoy beach spot

Members of the Wild Sea Women group enjoy their last North Sea dip together before the new rules capped the number of people allowed to socialise at six.

Swimmers make last group dash - for now

The Iceguys group meets each Sunday at 8pm on Roker Beach.

Sea swim sessions awash with interest

Early risers take part in a sunrise swim at Seaburn beach in Sunderland this morning (SUN), in support of International Women’s Day and organised by members of Roker’s Fausto Bathing Club, with sponsorship and donations collected for Wearside Women in Need. Pics by: North News

Splashing start to International Women's Day in Sunderland

The event on Sunday, March 8, will bring together members of the Fausto Bathing Club, which usually meets at Roker, and others in support of International Women's Day.

Sunderland sea dip to mark International Women's Day

Washington Rotary Club president Dave Neville, is joined by swimmers at Washington Leisure Centre, and secretary Bill Hopps, centre assistant manager Dave Hazard and past president Bob Twist to launch their swimathon.

Swimmers urged to go in at deep end for charity