Swimming with the Viking of Skye: A true story of overcoming fear and finding hope for the future

A true story of overcoming fear, finding confidence and hope through cold-water swimming. When Rich Waters was 41, he was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease. Not long afterwards, he was told that his young daughter also had a degenerative condition. These tsunami-like revelations sent forceful ripples through his world. He suddenly became hyper-aware of his own mortality, and decided to seek out a new lifestyle and new experiences as a result. This led him to the Isle of Skye, where cold-water swimming became a radical source of fulfillment. Swimming with the Viking of Skye tells Rich's moving personal story and shows how you too can reap the physical and mental health benefits of cold-water swimming. This touching memoir Chapter                The benefits and science behind cold water immersionChapter                 Glenbrittle Beach – finding for your inner VikingChapter               The Climb to Coire Lagan – reconnecting with yourselfChapter                 The Healing Pools – if you don’t learn to like yourself no one else willChapter                 The Marble Pool Echo Chamber – how to stop repeating the pastChapter                   Kilt Falls – building resilienceChapter              Torrin Pools – stepping out of your comfort zoneChapter               Sea cave of Flodigarry – facing your fearChapter                Sligachan River – wake up! you’ll be dead soonSwimming with the Viking of Skye is Rich's inspiring story of how cold water swimming helped him face his fear and find hope and happiness for the future.