{"product_id":"do-blue-water-waves-and-wellbeing","title":"Do Blue: Water, Waves, and Wellbeing","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Blue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the flow state of surfing, to the mindfulness of fishing and the exhilaration of cold water immersion, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo Blue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e reveals a multitude of ways to unlock the power of blue. Ready to dive in?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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 beliefin the power of Blue Health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ProductDescription_details__HjhFo\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ProductDescription_contributor__NyAVg\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Do Book Co.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprint : Do Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn Sale: May 22\/26\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback | 4.75 x 7 | 128 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ephotographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBODY, MIND \u0026amp; SPIRIT \/ Nature Therapy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9781914168673\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries : Do Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Do Book Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52143626486050,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/4645\/9977\/files\/IMG-8813.webp?v=1784426086","url":"https:\/\/croftshop.ca\/products\/do-blue-water-waves-and-wellbeing","provider":"croft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}