As the holiday season approaches, swimmers in the UK are on the lookout for the perfect gifts to enhance their aquatic experiences. Whether they are serious competitors or weekend warriors, countless products designed meet the demands of both athletes and amateurs. Of course skincare essences and high-tech beauty gadgets are gifts that always impress. They provide beauty and define elegance in swimming while serving a practical purpose.
Another hero product is Kiehl’s Creamy Eye Treatment with Avocado £30. The cruelty-free cream is rich in antioxidant vitamin E and vitamin C to nourish and protect your eyes’ delicate skin. This treatment is waterproof up to 10 metres (33 feet)! Its nourishing formula makes it the ideal ally for all swimmers looking to protect their skin during intense training periods, whether in the pool or open water.
If you’re swimming technique looking to improve, Swimpath Aqua Speed Training Fins are a great way to do so. They’re a mere £21.99, available TPF from Swim Path. These fins assist swimmers in building strength and enhancing their kick, making them a thoughtful gift for anyone serious about improving their performance.
Regardless of the weather, warming up after swim is important, but especially in the winter months. John Lewis sells Natural Lambskin Lined Mitts for £40. These mitts are designed to warm and dry your hands when you come out of frigid waters. Taylor, a long-time winter swimming enthusiast, said she was in desperate need of warm, thick, woolly mittens. “I cannot even fit my fingers into the gloves when I am chilly from coming out of the water!” she shouted.
Bring some warmth to your swimwear wardrobe with Stray Studio’s Skinny Dip Throw. You can pick it up for only £11 at Go Outdoors and we highly recommend it. This lightweight throw is the perfect wrap after a swim or while relaxing poolside.
To ensure that all your valuables are kept safe and dry, pick up an Oex Drysack 10 waterproof pouch from Millets for just £7. Providing another layer of protection against unwanted water exposure, it keeps your valuables safe and dry during an adventure.
For female swimmers seeking comfort and sustainability, the Finisterre Women’s Kaia 2mm Yulex Long Sleeve Swimsuit is available at Finisterre for £155. This stylish one-piece swimsuit is made from recycled materials, making it a great purchase for shoppers who want to inspire change through their purchase.
Huub Aphotic Swim Goggles (£24.99) Designed for both open water and pool training, these goggles deliver unmatched peripheral vision and comfort. These fashionable goggles add fun and style to an already entertaining and enriching experience in the water. Swim pros can’t stop raving about these beauties!
And for anyone who loves to make a statement with their jewelry, there’s the colorful, graphic Aliita NADADORA COMPLETO BLACK NECKLACE, $420 (€420 or about £370). Colorful and swirling, this piece makes a pretty accent to any swimming kit while making an equally cute gift!
Hard working swimmers can even pamper their hair at the same time, with TRESemmé Deep Smoothing Mask Keratin Smooth (£4.25, Boots), Portraying the importance of protecting her hair while swimming three times a week, Alicia Jasnikowska. To address dryness she uses a Tresemmé conditioning mask in place of conditioner, keeping her hair nourished.
For easy after-swim hygiene, the RinseKit Pod is in stock at RinseKit for £65. Bonnie Tsui on why she loves the RinseKit It’s a convenient, portable shower that you can fill with hot water and stow easily in the back of your car. This convenient, mobile-fit YourWater tool is ideal for outdoor activity showering off the pool without pool area showers.
Adventurous swimmers would be wise to consider GoPro Hero 13 Black waterproof Action Camera to record their more exciting journeys. You can get it on Amazon for only £10.57! With this smart camera, kids can easily capture and share their underwater adventures, and discover more ways to play and connect.
All book lovers will rejoice with romantic “Lido”, Christopher Beanland, out now, £20.00, from Guardian Bookshop. Or take a flush dive into “Sea Pools” by Chris Romer-Lee £25. Each title is a wonderful ode to swimming culture and sure to serve as inspiration for your future must-swim list.
If you’re tempted to give snorkelling a go, the Finis Glide Snorkel is in stock at Pro Swimwear for £27.99. Engineered for a streamlined fit, the Aqua Sphere Snorkel ensures distraction-free training while swimmers hone in on their stroke and technique.
Colin Hill shared his annual tradition of gifting artist Nancy Farmer’s calendar: “Every year I look forward to artist Nancy Farmer’s calendar. Her amazing observation catches the beauty and sometimes absurdity of swimming outdoors.” This colorful calendar brings joy to every swimmer’s wall. This book is a glorious tribute to the pleasures of swimming outdoors every month of the year.