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Wild swimming isn't just an activity. It has been a movement, a wave that has surged in popularity across Britain, rippling out and spreading joy. And at the centre of it all are the groups and communities that gather at the water's edge... to dip together, scream together, laugh together, and share stories and support.

From menopausal mermaids to student dippers, male mental health groups to Wim Hof enthusiasts, addiction recovery communities to skinny dippers, The Ripple Effect dives into what makes these groups tick and why so many people say it's not just about the water but the marvellous pods of people they find themselves swimming with.

 

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 and draws people from all walks of life to dive deep and find inspiration in the water.  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.  Anna Deacon offers a community to connect. With visually stunning photographs depicting wild swimmers in natural aquatic habitats, you'll feel just as eager to go diving for your own wild adventure.

The Ripple Effect: Wild Swimming Communities

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  • Anna Deacon is a photographer, writer and wild swimmer based in Edinburgh, UK.  Taking The Plunge, her first book with Vicky Allan, came out in 2019 and was followed by For The Love Of Trees in 2020, then The Art Of Wild Swimming Scotland and The Art Of Wild Swimming England & Wales in 2021. She then co-wrote Wild Guide Balearics with her sister Lizzie Graham.  The Art Of Wild Swimming Ireland was published in 2022, followed by The Ripple Effect in September 2023, and Swimming Wild Ireland in September 2024 all co-authored with Vicky Allan. She also hosts the popular Instagram page @wildswimmingstories and was picked as one of the top 7 fit-fluencers to follow in 2023 by The Sunday Times Magazine.

    Vicky Allan is an award-winning journalist and author. A staff writer for the Herald on Sunday, her work has also appeared in The Times, Daily Express, Vogue, GQ, The Guardian and Scotland on Sunday. She has won awards for her travel-writing, features writing and for her articles campaigning against violence against women. Her novel Stray is currently being adapted as a feature film.

  • Hardcover, 128 pages, Black & White Publishing

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