Bold Waters Featured in Outdoor Swimmer Magazine

We’re proud to have been featured in Outdoor Swimmer Magazine, the UK’s leading publication for open water enthusiasts.

The July/August 2025 feature explores how Bold Waters is using open water experiences to build confidence, leadership, and belonging, particularly for communities that have historically been excluded from aquatic spaces.

Founder Melona Headley spoke about visibility, representation, and why inclusion in water is about more than just access it’s about identity and wellbeing.

“When people are excluded from water, they’re excluded from safety, confidence, and joy. True inclusion means giving everyone the chance to enter the water, to learn, and to belong.”
Melona Headley, Founder, Bold Waters