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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OCEAN SWIMMING 101

  • What’s involved?If you want to get into ocean swimming, join a regular OceanFit fitness class or enter your first ocean swim event then this workshop is the perfect place to start.

    This entry-level 4-hour intensive clinic will introduce you to the fast-growing recreational sport of ocean swimming, teach you about assessing ocean conditions and develop your ocean swimming technique.

    You’ll learn about: Conducting a basic risk assessment; reading the ocean; wading and dolphin-diving; negotiating out and in through the surf zone; forward and rear sighting and bodysurfing.

  • A typical session
    1. Welcome – A welcome, get-to-know and overview session.
    2. Ocean ed – Before we get into the ocean you’ll learn a bit more about it.
    3. Assessment – Hit the water to see what level everyone’s at.
    4. Water 1 – We start with a technique session focusing on the core basics: wading, dolphin-diving and transitioning.
    5. Refuel – Something to eat and drink to keep the energy levels high and a quick Q&A.
    6. Water 2 – Now that we’ve got the basics sorted out we’ll get into more swimming: diving under and swimming through waves, forward and rear sighting and some other cool tricks.
    7. Refuel (again) – Something to eat and drink to keep the energy levels high and a quick Q&A.
    8. Bodysurfing – It’s time to have some serious fun, we’ll have you bodysurfing and swimming onto waves in a few short minutes.
    9. Mini event – To finish we’ll have a fun mini ocean swim race, there’ll be no winners but you’ll get to see how far you’ve come in such a short time!
    10. Finish up – We’ll do a final debrief of the clinic and you’ll have an opportunity to get together with your new ocean swimming friends to pick your first ocean swim event!
  • Session length4 hours
  • Total swim distance1km
  • 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, snacks (muesli bars, fruit etc)
  • Supplied (to keep)OceanFit swim cap (first time participants only)
  • Price$149
  • LocationsBondi Beach
  • Clinic datesOCEAN SWIMMING 101 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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