{"product_id":"do-blue-water-waves-and-wellbeing-paperback-1","title":"Do Blue: Water, Waves and Wellbeing - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNick Hounsfield\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAbby Richardson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs featured in \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDo Blue\u003c\/i\u003e is the essential guide to blue health from the man who brought a \"slice of the ocean\" to a field near Bristol.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSurfing, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNick 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eDo Blue\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the flow state of surfing, to the mindfulness of fishing and the exhilaration of cold water immersion, \u003ci\u003eDo Blue\u003c\/i\u003e reveals a multitude of ways to unlock the power of blue. Ready to dive in?\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNick Hounsfield\u003c\/b\u003e is the water-loving founder of The Wave, a world-first inland surfing lake, in Bristol 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 $600 and a vision, he went on to raise the $40 million needed to make his dream a reality. In 2020, just after opening The Wave, Nick suffered a stroke at the age of 46. His road to recovery - much of it in water - has cemented his belief in the power of Blue Health.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbby Richardson\u003c\/b\u003e runs The Wave's proactive outreach Impact Program. Despite being a hopeless surfer and managing her fear of waves, Abby is a massive advocate for cold water immersion and the community to be found around wild swimming. She is passionate about helping people find their own unique connection with water and blue health - whatever their level of water confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7 x 4.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 12, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48446943527161,"sku":"9781914168673","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/W9XGTuam9781914168673_0ae65e21-ed27-466d-adcb-d371e0f1b405.webp?v=1779782041","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/do-blue-water-waves-and-wellbeing-paperback-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}