Do Blue
Do Blue
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A beautiful reminder of how and why we should reconnect with water. Full of ways to inspire and encourage better mental and physical wellbeing.' - Joe Wicks MBE, The Body Coach & bestselling author.
'Timely and moving. Do Blue blends personal experience with expert insight to show us that water is not just a backdrop to our lives; it's a living teacher.' - Dr Easkey Britton, author & marine social scientist.
Surfing, swimming, fishing, we can't help but spend time in, or near, water. And now, growing scientific evidence for blue health supports what many of us already feel: being around water is good for us. Nick Hounsfield, the visionary founder of inland surfing lake, The Wave, knows this better than most. Shortly after it opened, he suffered a stroke, at the age of 46. Much of his recovery was in the water.
In Do Blue, Nick tells his inspiring story, alongside Abby Richardson who overcame a fear of waves to find calm in cold water dips. Together they share practical ways to reconnect to blue, wherever you live, and meet the communities and individuals championing wellbeing through water. From the flow state of surfing, to the mindfulness of fishing and the exhilaration of cold water immersion, Do Blue reveals a multitude of ways to unlock the power of blue. Ready to dive in?
About the Author: Nick Hounsfield is the water-loving founder of The Wave, a world-first inland surfing destination in the UK, where people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities can experience the joy of waves and their many physical and mental health benefits. Starting with just £500, he went on to raise the £30 million needed to make his dream a reality. Shortly after opening, Nick suffered a stroke at the age of 46. Much of his recovery was in water; cementing his belief in the power of blue health.
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- Paperback
- 144 pages
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Abby Richardson & Nick Hounsfield
In Do Blue, Nick tells his inspiring story, alongside Abby Richardson who overcame a fear of waves to find calm in cold water dips. Together they share practical ways to reconnect to blue, wherever you live, and meet the communities and individuals championing wellbeing through water. From the flow state of surfing, to the mindfulness of fishing and the exhilaration of cold water immersion, Do Blue reveals a multitude of ways to unlock the power of blue. Ready to dive in?