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Cold-Water Eden - by Richie Fitzgerald (Paperback)

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  • An immersive memoir about a groundbreaking surfing career, and a stunning portrait of Ireland as one of the world's most captivating big-wave surfing destinations.Born and raised in Bundoran, with the waves of the west coast of Ireland breaking at his doorstep, Richie Fitzgerald was moulded by his environment - from his initiation to surfing at the age of 9 in the cold Atlantic water to becoming Ireland's first ever pro surfer and competing on a global scale.But learning to surf in 1980s Ireland wasn't without its challenges.
  • About the Author: Richie Fitzgerald is Ireland's first professional surfer.
  • 352 Pages
  • Biography + Autobiography, Sports

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About the Book



An immersive memoir about a groundbreaking surfing career, and a stunning portrait of Ireland as one of the world's most captivating big-wave surfing destinations.



Book Synopsis



An immersive memoir about a groundbreaking surfing career, and a stunning portrait of Ireland as one of the world's most captivating big-wave surfing destinations.

Born and raised in Bundoran, with the waves of the west coast of Ireland breaking at his doorstep, Richie Fitzgerald was moulded by his environment - from his initiation to surfing at the age of 9 in the cold Atlantic water to becoming Ireland's first ever pro surfer and competing on a global scale.

But learning to surf in 1980s Ireland wasn't without its challenges. With little to no equipment, Richie duct-taped Marigolds over woollen gloves to protect his hands from the freezing water and even melted Christening candles to pour on his board in place of surf wax.

Yet the west of Ireland boasts waves of size and quality to rival those in California and Hawaii, attracting surfers from all over the world who want to test their mettle, and Richie has surfed the biggest, and most dangerous, of them.

Cold-Water Eden is not just a captivating memoir about a transcendent sport: it is at its heart a coming-of-age story about one man's pursuit of big waves and the dawn of Ireland as a singular destination on the global surf scene.



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'It's a brilliant story.' - Ray D'Arcy, RTÉ

'The book is incredible.' - Shane Hannon, Off the Ball

'It is a fascinating and captivating tale of growing up in the North West frontier town that was a haven for Catholics from the North, during the Troubles, and when the waves off Rougey and Tullan Strand were seen as little more than the start of an emigrant's journey to the Big Apple and beyond.' - Michael McHugh, Donegal Democrat




About the Author



Richie Fitzgerald is Ireland's first professional surfer. He competed at both European and World Championship level, and was the first European invited to the world's most prestigious big-wave event, the Eddie Aiku Invitational in Hawaii. Born in Bundoran, Co. Donegal, he was the founder of Ireland's first and largest surf shop, Surfworld. He has two children with his wife, Briohny, and chases the summer by splitting his time between Ireland and Australia.

Dimensions (Overall): 7.8 Inches (H) x 5.04 Inches (W) x 1.02 Inches (D)
Weight: .6 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Sports
Genre: Biography + Autobiography
Number of Pages: 352
Publisher: HarperCollins
Format: Paperback
Author: Richie Fitzgerald
Language: English
Street Date: November 28, 2023
TCIN: 88434452
UPC: 9780008550592
Item Number (DPCI): 247-46-8243
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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