Places We Swim


Book Description

From lap pools to ocean pools, rockpools to hot springs, Places We Swim covers the breadth of Australia, bringing you the 60 best places to swim, dive, jump, paddle and float around the country. You'll discover just what makes each swimming spot unique, learn the best time to go, gain some useful local knowledge and find out the best things to see and do in the area. With destinations ranging from the neighbourhood city pool to remote outback waterfalls, this book is a celebration of not just these magnificent swimming spots, but of the diverse landscapes and communities that make up Australia.




Places We Swim in Sydney


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From lap pools to ocean pools, harbour pools to waterfalls, Sydney is arguably the best major city in Australia for swimming, if not the world! And Places We Swim Sydney covers the very best of the city's famous and hidden swimming spots. After the success of their first book, Places We Swim, authors Caroline Clements and Dillon Seitchik-Reardon have followed up with a deep dive into Sydney in this ultimate city guide to the aqueous outdoors. Places We Swim Sydney is divided into six city regions, encompassing walks and swims within two hours of the CBD - from Manly in the north, to Maroubra in the east, Royal National Park in the south, and out to the Blue Mountains in the west. You'll discover just what makes each swimming spot unique, learn the best time to go, gain some useful local knowledge and find out the most delicious things to eat nearby. With destinations ranging from neighbourhood city pools to gorges that feel like the outback, Places We Swim Sydney is a celebration of not just these magnificent swimming locations, but of the diverse landscapes and water-loving communities that make up Sydney.aces We Swim Sydney is a celebration of not just these magnificent swimming locations, but of the diverse landscapes and water-loving communities that make up Sydney.aces We Swim Sydney is a celebration of not just these magnificent swimming locations, but of the diverse landscapes and water-loving communities that make up Sydney.aces We Swim Sydney is a celebration of not just these magnificent swimming locations, but of the diverse landscapes and water-loving communities that make up Sydney.







The Joy of Swimming


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The acclaimed artist and author invites readers to dip into the many joys of swimming in this beautifully illustrate and “loving homage to aquatic bliss” (Brain Pickings). Best known as an artist, illustrator, and author, Lisa Congdon is also a record-breaking long-distance swimmer. Now she shares her personal passion for swimming in this beautiful and thoughtful celebration of getting in the water. Hand-lettered inspirational quotes and watercolor portraits are paired with real people's personal stories. Illustrated collections of vintage objects—such as colorful swim caps, traditional pool signs, and bathing suits through the ages—evoke the beauty and inspiration of the subject. An emphasis on swimming as a way of life—from taking a leap to going with the flow—makes this delightful volume a must-have for serious swimmers, vacation paddlers, and anyone pondering their next high dive.




Swim Like a Pro


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Swim Like A Pro is the most comprehensive guide for swimmers looking to improve their performance and health!Fares Ksebati is one of the most trusted swim coaches in the world and has created a proven training program that has helped hundreds of thousands of swimmers improve their stroke technique and swim more efficiently.Swim Like A Pro uses a holistic approach to help you swim faster with less effort and with more enjoyment. If you're just getting started in your swimming journey, this couldn't be a better time to start!The resources in this book in this book and the online course will not only expose you to the fundamentals of technique training but also the world of strength and conditioning, nutrition, and injury prevention. Swim Like A Pro will offer you:- A Fresh Perspective On Swimming- A Deeper Understanding of Stroke Technique and Training- A Strategy to Set SMART Swimming Goals- A Holistic Approach To Swim Smarter: Nutrition, Dryland, and Mental Training- A Series of Inspiring StoriesAre you ready to swim faster and smarter than ever before?Take action towards your goals, and order Swim Like A Pro now!!ONLINE COURSE:Swim Like A Pro offers an online video course that includes swim drills, workouts, links to additional video content and an exclusive Q&A section that will grow over time.swimlikeapro.comEvery chapter has a corresponding video(s) and section in the online course. You'll be able to see and hear my explanation for each concept and stroke technique in this book. Seeing a visual representation of each concept can make all the difference in how fast you make progress.The online course has bonus video sections, a swim workout template, and interviews with swimmers who have lost weight, completed ironmans, and even won Olympic Medals! While the online video course is not required, it's highly encouraged.




Pool


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What happens when two shy children meet at a very crowded pool? Dive in to find out! Deceptively simple, this masterful book tells a story of quiet moments and surprising encounters, and reminds us that friendship and imagination have no bounds.







Natural Swimming Pools


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Natural swimming pools are kept clean by plants, not chemicals and are healthy environments for both people and wildlife. David Pagan Butler takes you through two projects step by step. The first one is how to build a plunge pool, an ideal nature reserve that you can swim in too ... The second part shows you how to make a much larger natural swimming pool--Container.







Contested Waters


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From nineteenth-century public baths to today's private backyard havens, swimming pools have long been a provocative symbol of American life. In this social and cultural history of swimming pools in the United States, Jeff Wiltse relates how, over the years, pools have served as asylums for the urban poor, leisure resorts for the masses, and private clubs for middle-class suburbanites. As sites of race riots, shrinking swimsuits, and conspicuous leisure, swimming pools reflect many of the tensions and transformations that have given rise to modern America.