{"product_id":"night-swimming-isbn-9781786789945","title":"Night Swimming","description":"\u003cb\u003eFor wild swimmers and those wishing to deepen their nature connection, this is the first book on the wellbeing benefits of night swimming, from international big wave surfer Al Mennie.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover the unmatched beauty of wild swimming by night. Combining motivational writing with evocative storytelling, international big wave surfer and night swimmer Al Mennie gives readers the tools to discover their own methods of navigating through darkness to find clarity and focus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeaving together swim stories with the practicalities of how and when he swims at night, along with the benefits that connecting with nature has on the mind, this book is perfect for wild swimmers who want to experience their favourite waterhole after sundown. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover what drew Al into the waters of the North Atlantic, how he found community after initially seeking isolation, his pre-swim rituals, and everything he has learnt along the way, including how he \"found his moon\" – something that shines brightly in his life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book will feature:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTides, currents, weather and seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the senses adapt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavigating by landscape, moon and stars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparation, what to wear, pre-swim rituals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoute planning, back-up plans and support teams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith illustrations of landscapes, moon phases, constellations and tidal patterns, and templates for planning routes and logging swims, this book will help readers find a new perspective on life, opening their mind to a deeper connection with themselves and with their local environment.“As someone who found solace and strength in cold water swimming, I felt this book in my bones. \u003ci\u003eNight Swimming\u003c\/i\u003e captures everything I’ve come to love about being in the water, the clarity, the quiet, the challenge, and the healing. It’s more than a memoir; it’s a reminder that nature meets us in our darkest moments and gently carries us back to the light. A beautiful, brave, and necessary book.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e– Ben Edge,\u003c\/b\u003e artist, film-maker and author of \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFolklore Rising\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"His eloquent storytelling gives voice to emotions many of us in the ocean community feel, but struggle to articulate.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e– Catherine Breed,\u003c\/b\u003e US record-breaking open water swimmer\u003cb\u003eAl Mennie\u003c\/b\u003e is an international big wave surfer, performer and black belt in Krav Maga. In December 2023, he set up the successful campaign 'Swim Through Darkness' to raise awareness of depression, suicide and inter-generational trauma, in which he swims parallel to the shore off the north coast of Ireland at night. Al has helped rescue many people from the sea and he has 20 years’ experience as a motivational speaker. He has appeared on \u003ci\u003eThe One Show\u003c\/i\u003e and in \u003ci\u003eThe Times, The Guardian, \u003c\/i\u003ethe \u003ci\u003eDaily Mirror, Outsider\u003c\/i\u003e magazine and more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor more information, see almennie.me","brand":"Watkins Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233433596133,"sku":"NP9781786789945","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781786789945.jpg?v=1767733728","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/night-swimming-isbn-9781786789945","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}