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Product Identifiers

PublisherPenguin Random House

ISBN-101846047285

ISBN-139781846047282

eBay Product ID (ePID)25057252428

Product Key Features

Book TitleOutdoor Swimmers' Handbook

Number of Pages320 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicWater Sports, Outdoor Skills, General, Swimming & Diving

Publication Year2022

IllustratorYes

GenreSports & Recreation

AuthorKate Rew

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight29.6 Oz

Item Length8.9 in

Item Width6.6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Reviews"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 "Will be a treasured guide for anyone who wants to venture into British rivers, estuaries, lakes, and seas for a dip, a moonlit swim, or a great adventure. I loved this book! - Lynne Cox "A really useful guide and an evocative dive into the pleasures of outdoor swimming. Glorious - Sainsbury's Magazine, "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 "Will be a treasured guide for anyone who wants to venture into British rivers, estuaries, lakes, and seas for a dip, a moonlit swim, or a great adventure. I loved this book! -- Lynne Cox "A really useful guide and an evocative dive into the pleasures of outdoor swimming. Glorious" -- Sainsbury's Magazine

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal797.21

Synopsis' An important, inspiring book by someone that has encouraged million of people to experience the wonders and friendships of Britain's rivers, lakes and seas' ROBERT MACFARLANE 'A treasured guide for anyone who wants to venture into rivers, estuaries, lakes and seas for a dip, a moonlit swim or a great adventure. I loved this book!' LYNNE COX Capturing the freewheeling spirit, community and wisdom that defines The Outdoor Swimming Society movement, founder Kate Rew reveals everything you need to know to explore rivers, lakes, seas and estuaries. Sharing tales of her own inspiring swims, Kate explores the rich and varied life of outdoor swimmers, from the physiology of cold to planning lazy hazy downstream swims. An exquisite guide for beginners and enthusiasts alike, The Outdoor Swimmers' Handbook w ill lead you to the shore and become your trusted companion for the adventures ahead., 'An important, inspiring book by someone that has encouraged million of people to experience the wonders and friendships of Britain's rivers, lakes and seas' -- ROBERT MACFARLANE 'A treasured guide for anyone who wants to venture into rivers, estuaries, lakes and seas for a dip, a moonlit swim or a great adventure. I loved this book!' -- LYNNE COX The must-have, beautifully illustrated guide to the booming nature-meets-wellbeing sport of the past 18 months: outdoor swimming. Capturing the freewheeling spirit, community, and wisdom that defines The Outdoor Swimming Society movement, founder Kate Rew reveals everything you need to know to explore rivers, lakes, seas, and estuaries. Sharing tales of her own inspiring swims, Kate explores the rich and varied life of outdoor swimmers, from the physiology of cold to planning lazy hazy downstream swims. An exquisite guide for beginners and enthusiasts alike, The Outdoor Swimmers' Handbook will lead you to the shore and become your trusted companion for the adventures ahead.

LC Classification NumberGV837