In the last fifteen years deep water soloing has grown in popularity and spread its watery wings and tentacles around the Globe.

Deep Water is the first guidebook to document the major areas which now have significant amounts of Deep Water Soloing interest. The lead author, Mike Robertson, was one of the first climbers to ditch the rope and security of traditional protection and rely upon the sometimes dubious safety-net of the sea. Mike has travelled far and wide, developing new routes and climbing traditional sea cliff lines in the DWS style, and has publlicised his antics in climbing magazines worldwide. Deep Water Soloing has become a sociable activity,  popularised by several summer festivals during the warmer 'in' seasons. Many of the popular venues documented in Deep Water see plenty of action from first-timers and old hands alike.

The first experience of Deep Water Soloing is for most climbers a major revelation.

The routes in the guidebook are described in full and are attributed Sport Grades.  The now accepted S-grade gives an indication of the climb's seriousness, with regard to height above the water, and tide considerations (think British trad grades on real climbing). The routes included span grades from steady 4s, 5s and 6s above the warm waters of Asia and the Med to hard grade 7s and 8s, some above the less-tepid seas of Northern Europe and the Southern Ocean.

Most of the destinations covered in Deep Water are distinctly exotic and are a must for the climber who loves sun, warm water and stunning routes.