The Outdoor Swimmers' Handbook

The Outdoor Swimmers' Handbook
Kate Rew
RRP:
NZ$ 59.99
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NZ$ 47.99
Hardback
h226 x 163mm - 320pg
9 Jun 2022 UK
International import eta 7-19 days
9781846047282
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The must-have, beautifully illustrated breakout guide to the booming nature meets wellbeing sport of the past 18 months- outdoor swimming. Dive into the wonders of the open waters with The Outdoor Swimmers' Handbook- the ultimate companion to your swimming story. Bringing together the art, sport and science of being an outdoor swimmer, founder of The Outdoor Swimming Society Kate Rew shares everything you need to know to enjoy swims in the wild. From cold acclimatisation and localised weather to treating the ' screaming barflies' and finding the biggest full moon you' ll ever seen, this beautifully illustrated book will take you to the shore, launch you into the water and be a lifelong handbook for your aquatic adventures.
A really important, inspiring book, written by someone at the heart of the outdoor swimming movement that -- over the last fifteen years -- has encouraged millions of people to experience the wonders and friendships of Britain' s rivers, lakes and seas. Rew' s book combines hard-won, deeply researched information on how to swim safely and joyfully out-of-doors, with vivid first-hand accounts of swims in astonishing places and with remarkable people. Read on. Dive in. -- Robert Macfarlane
Kate Rew is the founder of The Outdoor Swimming Society. Born on a Devon farm, she began river swimming as a child and hasn' t stopped since. As founder of The OSS, Kate has founded three iconic open water events (Dart10k, Swoosh and Hurly Burly) and has spearheaded an international resurgence in swimming outdoors. Her first book Wild Swim was published in 2008.
Status: Indent title, imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781846047282
Published: 9 Jun 2022
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Rider & Co
Publisher: Ebury Publishing
Format: Hardback
Height: 226mm
Width: 163mm
Spine: 30mm
Weight: 350g
Pages: 320

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