Swimmer Type You're a non-swimmer and have little or no confidence in the ocean, especially in the waves. When you go into the water it's usually just to wet your feet and cool off. You're a non-swimmer but can float and tread water for a couple of minutes in the pool. You haven't had much to do with the ocean, when you visit you stand in the water but don't venture past waist-depth. You can swim basic freestyle but it's weak with no great technique. You can't swim for long and your technique needs work. On a calm day at the beach you dive under small waves and swim out past waist-depth. You can swim freestyle but you get tired fairly quickly. You swim at the same speed and don't have the strength to swim faster. You venture out in the ocean through waves when the conditions suit you, but don't have the confidence or ability as the waves get bigger. You can swim pretty good freestyle and are working on your technique and fitness. You're developing your confidence in the ocean and can swim up to 1.5kms in a single session but you're stuffed after that. You're a semi-regular and confident swimmer both in the pool and ocean easy clocking up 2-3kms a session. You might not swim all year round but you've had a lifetime of swimming and ocean recreation. You're an established swimmer and have had pool squad training at some stage. You're a competent ocean swimmer and have been involved in other ocean activities such as surf life saving or surfing. You are or have been a competitive swimmer and/or triathlete. Your lifestyle involves a mix of recreation ocean activities and you consider yourself a waterman. Image Map
Workout Level A light workout to get you moving Set at a comfortable but challenging level Turning up the heat to really challenge your fitness Pushing the limits and cranking up the heart rate
Swimming Component Minimal swimming involved A mix of skill development and swimming Mainly swimming with In’s and Out’s Maximum swimming focused
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LEARN TO BODY SURF

  • What’s involved?This original OceanFit bodysurfing workshop will take you back to the basics of bodysurfing before developing the technique that will have you bodysurfing unbroken waves in no time.

    If you’ve always watched people at the beach having fun bodysurfing and thought to yourself ‘I’d love to be able to do that’ – then this workshop is for you.

    You’ll learn: Wave dynamics; where to swim to get the best waves; body position, speed and timing.

  • A typical session
    1. Dry land – A welcome, get-to-know, warm up and stretch.
    2. Principles – This is where you’ll learn the 3-core elements to bodysurfing.
    3. Assessment – We’ll dip into the water to see what level everyone’s at.
    4. Just do it. – For the remainder of the workshop we’ll be in the water practicing, and bodysurfing waves. You’ll progress at your own level with an instructor giving you more advanced skills as you develop.
    5. That’s it – At the end of the session we’ll have a bit of a bodysurfing comp to see who the wave warriors are!
  • Session length2 hours
  • Total swim distance<200m
  • Minimum swimmer type4/8 – Experimenting
  • Workout levelMedium – Set at a comfortable but challenging level
  • Swimming componentMedium – A mix of skill development and swimming
  • What to bringSwimsuit, towel, water bottle, OceanFit swim cap, goggles
  • Supplied (to keep)OceanFit swim cap (first time participants only)
  • Price$49
  • LocationsBondi Beach
  • ClassesLEARN TO BODY SURF clinics have finished for the 2011/12 Summer season.

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  • Is this the right program for me?If you’re not sure if this is the right program for you, check out our ‘getting started‘ page to help guide you.
LOCATIONS: BONDI BEACH
LOCATIONS: WAVERLEY COLLEGE
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