The Outdoor Swimmers' Handbook

by Kate Rew

Overview

'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 will lead you to the shore and become your trusted companion for the adventures ahead.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781473599512
Publisher:	Ebury Publishing
Publication date:	06/09/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	320
File size:	23 MB
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About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

Introduction v

Chapter 1 Understanding Lakes xiv

Chapter 2 Understanding Rivers 20

Freshwater Field Guides 44

Chapter 3 Understanding Seas 60

Marine Field Guides 99

Chapter 4 Understanding Estuaries 112

Chapter 5 Weather 128

Chapter 6 Understanding Cold 154

Chapter 7 Winter & Ice Swimming 188

Chapter 8 Night Swimming 202

Chapter 9 Planning a Swim 218

Chapter 10 Swim Better 260

An Outdoor Swimmer's Dictionary 285

Notes 293

Acknowledgements 295

Index 297

Editorial 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

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