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Tired Body, Gentle Heart
Swimming with self-compassion
Sep 30 • 
Katie L. Masters
3 Best Goggles for Ocean Swimming
We've talked a lot about wild swimming atmosphere, but what about the gear?
Sep 14 • 
Katie L. Masters

August 2025

The Knickerless Swimmers
A story of ocean swimming community
Aug 31 • 
Katie L. Masters
Searching for Spotty
A late afternoon lesson in camouflage.
Aug 14 • 
Katie L. Masters
Journal Entry No. 2
A micro-lesson in resilience, and misquoting Keanu Reeves
Aug 1 • 
Katie L. Masters

July 2025

5 Rituals for Winter Ocean Swimming
There's no doubt about it: ocean swimming in winter is hard.
Jul 21 • 
Katie L. Masters
A gift from the sea
To thank you for diving into Wild Waters with me, here’s a hand-drawn digital print, free for the first 30 subscribers.
Jul 12 • 
Katie L. Masters
Journal Entry No.1
Ocean Swimming in Komodo National Park
Jul 8 • 
Katie L. Masters

June 2025

Between the Flags
A short story
Jun 21 • 
Katie L. Masters
Introducing Wild Waters
An ocean swimming journal full of wonder, salt, and soul.
Jun 2 • 
Katie L. Masters
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