Why read Swim Wild and Free?

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'I love this book ...' - Louise Minchin

'The perfect companion for anyone who wants to swim outdoors.' - Your Healthy Living

This is the ultimate practical guide to get you swimming outdoors, 365 days a year.

Whether you want to take your first tentative dip in your local wild…

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Why read it?

1 author picked Swim Wild and Free as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Lynn M. Griesemer

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Founder and Publisher of Outdoor World Magazine, Simon Griffiths presents a comprehensive guide which includes training, techniques, overcoming fear, and everything you’d like to know about open water swimming, He shares examples and stories, and outlines useful tips for swimming in various bodies of water, with an emphasis in the UK.
Excellent discussion of cold water and hypothermia, getting started in the open water, water testing, swimwear, wetsuits, accessories for swimming, clothing and pre-and-post swimming matters. Included in the book are the topics of racing, pacing, starts and finishes. This book will make you want to swim in the open…

From Lynn's 3 favorite reads in 2025.