Swim Wild: Dive Into The Natural World And Discover Your Inner Adventurer

Description

Live a more creative, content and fulfilled life by reconnecting with nature. Brothers Jack, Calum and Robbie have been swimming together their whole lives, and have never lost the sense of wonder, excitement and relief that getting in open water brings. In this book, we learn about their swimming feats, from tackling the 145km River Eden to setting the world record for swimming in the Arctic. They take us through their preparation for these expeditions, including sourcing wild spots in the heart of sprawling cities in which to train. They document the challenges they encounter and the successes often achieved in the most unexpected ways. And with everything they've learned, they give tips for those wanting to take on their own aquatic foray, whether a beginner or a seasoned swimmer. This book will show people of all ages how they too can take part in open water swimming and reconnect with the natural world around them. Their experience will embolden readers to escape their status quo and build confidence and contentment by challenging themselves to try something new and reconsider their relationship with nature and the wild. At its core, this book will provide advice, reassurance and inspiration for anyone in search of something more joyful, peaceful and, ultimately, meaningful.

About the Author

Jack is a writer raised in the outback of Northern England. His writing has appeared in Vogue, Daily Telegraph, Red Bull, Another Escape, Outdoor Swimmer, and many more… His second book 'Cold Water' is currently funding on the award-winning Unbound platform.Jack is also the author of Swim Wild (Yellow Kite Books) and youngest of The Wild Swimming Brothers. Together he and his two brothers have swum: the world’s 3 strongest maelstroms, a 90-mile river over 9 days, the 15.3km length of Loch Broom at 13C, the Strait of Messina and the Turkish Hellespont, from Europe to Asia.