
The Ripple Effect
A Celebration of Britain's Brilliant Wild Swimming Communities
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
The Ripple Effect
A Celebration of Britain's Brilliant Wild Swimming Communities
About this book
A Beautifully Photographed Swimming Book
"Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of wild swimming - you won't regret it." -Dr. Rangan Chatterjee
Dive into the wonderful world of wild swimming with a series of photographs by Anna Deacon that captures the wonderful world of diving.
Forging friendships in the water. Enter the world of aquatics and learn about the community of swimmers that Britain's wild swimming creates. Wild swimming isn't just a pastime; it's an ocean of connection that attracts swimmers across Britain and draws people from all walks of life to dive deep and find inspiration in the water.
A swimmer's paradise. The Ripple Effect showcases all types of swimmers. From fans of the wim hof method to those who want to take their swimming exercises to the open water, this book of aquatic photography is the perfect gift for swimmers.
More than just pictures. Anna Deacon offers a community to connect. With visually stunning photographs depicting wild swimmers in Britain's natural aquatic habitats, you'll feel just as eager to go diving for your own wild adventure.
Inside, you'll find:
- Authentic photography showcasing an array of wild swimming communities
- Swimming stories that inspire, encourage, and laugh
- The wonderful world of wild swimming and why it's so popular in Britain
If you liked Shaping Surf History, Comp, or Women Making Waves, or Winter Swimming, you'll love The Ripple Effect.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Copyright
- Title
- Dedication
- The Ripple Effect
- 1 The Wild Ones: the swim community in microcosm
- 2 The Blue Balls: men supporting men
- 3 The Menopausal Mermaids: the swim sisterhood
- 4 Mental Health Swims: coming together for wellbeing
- 5 The Polar Bears: communing in cold
- 6 The Dawnstalkers: dedicated followers of nature
- 7 The Strip & Dippers: daring to bare
- 8 You’re Welcome: finding, building and celebrating your pod
- Afterword: we all swim together!
- The Safe Dipping Code
- About the Authors
- Acknowledgements