The Outdoor Swimmers' Handbook

A must for your reading lists … beautiful – Alexandra Heminsley, author of Leap InA 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 MacfarlaneThe Outdoor Swimmers’ Handbook 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 CoxJam packed with info … useful and inspiring to all dedicated outdoor swimmers – Alastair HumphreysA great book for swimmers especially those who may be relatively new to the water – Al MennieA really useful guide and an evocative dive into the pleasures of outdoor swimming. Glorious * Sainsbury’s Magazine *

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.