TheBenHooper
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TheBenHooper
@thebenhooper.bsky.social
Ben's a world-first Atlantic swimmer, adventurer, journalist, author, and mental health nurse. All Enquiries: https://thedoubleagents.co.uk/talent-e & www.thebenhooper.com
Check out my Theatre Review of "The Comedy about Spies" - 5* Review!

If you like your comedy chaotic with a side of dodgy accents, Mischief's’ "The Comedy About Spies" is your next theatrical fix. This Cold War comedy of trademark slapstick mayhem sees "Carry On" meet "Mission Impossible!"
November 17, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Episode 1 filming is complete.... Guessed where we were yet?

Coming in November on @thebenhooper YouTube channel. If you're a #wildswimming fan, you'll want to #follow_me and #subscribe

#swimming #openwaterswim #adventure #lakes #mentalhealthawareness #wellbeing #documentary #youtubechannel
October 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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RCN Congress returns 18 - 21 May 2026, and you can help shape the agenda.

Find out how you can submit an idea for a debate: https://bit.ly/49aaYgz

#RCN26
October 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Can you guess where we are filming Episode 1 tomorrow?

New Series coming soon on www.youtube.com/@TheBenHooper

Watch this space, subscribe and #followme for more...
#openwaterswimmers #wildswimming #culture #history #swimmerslife #mentalhealthawareness #filmingday #documentary #followme
October 21, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Take a moment, feel the world about you, breathe slowly... Close your eyes and feel the calmness of inside you... Take the time. You deserve it.

#wellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #mindfulness #relaxation
October 20, 2025 at 10:21 AM
October 16, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Facts Nobody Tells You About Cold Water Swimming...
• Your skin might tingle
• Your mood will improve
• You’ll become addicted to feeling alive
Save this for your first icy dip ❄️ But always stay safe... Build up to it with 5 small dips.

#ColdWaterTherapy #MentalHealthBoost #NatureHeals #BlueMind
October 15, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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A big date for your diary 📆

RCN Congress will be returning to Liverpool, 18 - 21 May 2026.

For all the details, including how to submit a motion and apply to be a voting member, head to our website: https://bit.ly/47cpn9x

#RCN26
October 14, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Read my latest article on #Artificialintelligence and #swimming

the-european.eu/story-52092/...

Follow me for more destinations, insights, top safety and openwater swim tips and specialist interviews #travel #openwaterswimming #AI #swimmerslife #openwaterswimming
How AI Is Enhancing Safety in Open-Water Swimming
Exploring how AI-driven wearables, drones, and smart devices improve training, safety, and awareness for swimmers.
the-european.eu
October 14, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Tell Me You’re a Wild Swimmer Without Telling Me You’re a Wild Swimmer…
I’ll start: I own more swim shorts and wetsuits than normal clothes.
Your turn 👇

#openwaterlife #getoutside #swimmer #swimmerslife #openwaterswimmers #wildswimming #wildswimminguk #unitedstates #unitedkingdom #europeanunion
October 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Always stay safe in open-water - Never Forget Your Tow Float!
It’s not a fashion accessory — it’s a lifesaver. It makes you visible, keeps you safe, and doubles as a dry bag. 🎒
Safety = confidence = better swims.

#swimsafety #wildswimmingtips #rnli #openwaterswim #swimmers #swimmerslife #safetytips
October 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Swim Tip of the day: “Don’t Chase Distance — Chase Joy”
You don’t have to swim miles to be a wild or open water swimmer. A five-minute dip counts. So does floating, laughing, and breathing.
Forget distance. Find delight. 💙
#mentalhealthawareness #wildswimming #welbeing #mindfulness #selfcare #talk
October 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Celebrating and raising awareness of #MentalHealthDay - Remember, you are never alone. Maybe, during your day, just pause and ask someone nearby "how are you?" - Just Talk... #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #suicidepreventionnetwork #wellbeing #suicideawareness
October 10, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Welcome to today's post -
🏞️ 3. “The UK’s Secret Swim Spots”
Hidden tarns, quiet rivers, lonely coves… sometimes the best swims aren’t on the map.
Tag your favourite secret swim spot (if you’re willing to share 👀).

#WildSwimmingUK #HiddenBritain #AdventureSeekers #SwimTheWild #swimmers #adventure
October 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM
A little relaxation... Do not forget yourself in the busy daily life you lead... Take care of you... #mindfulness #wellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #relaxation #lakes #england
October 8, 2025 at 2:25 PM
We need to work together to bring #inspiration and protect our #planet and #environment - #challengeyourself and do more to preserve our #oceans and join the @blueearthsummit
October 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM
To my American friends and American personal family, we shall never forget... To my one friend, you may have left us 24yrs ago, but you shall never be forgotten...

September 11th 2001 - New York

#NeverForget #911memorial #alwaysinourhearts #PatriotDay #unitedstates #newyork_instagram #newyork
September 11, 2025 at 9:44 AM
If love is a whisper, than I shall offer you a gentle breeze of comfort... if you are my comfort, than I am your rock in a storm...
#lovepoem #writingcommunity
#WritersofSky #SkyPoets
#BlueSkyRelay
#FreeVerse
#Resist #Art #BookSky
#Wellness #Selfcare
#MentalHealthAwareness
August 30, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Today is - Tip 4: Know Before You Go...
Check:
☀️ Weather & water conditions
💧 River levels & tides (for sea swims!)
🚫 Safety notices or “no swimming” signs
This = safer adventure. For more 🌊 Dive into... Open Water Safely rb.gy/t3m7e5

#followme for more #swimming #openwater #swimmers #wildswimming
August 30, 2025 at 4:33 PM