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Ocean Swimming Enthusiasts Group
Join 100’s of like-minded ocean swimmers online. Ask a question, get advice or meet up for a swim.
OceanFitNew film shines light on beach accessibility and inclusion
A new short film showcases how creating an inclusive beach experience for people with disability is benefiting the community.
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Ocean Swimming Groups
Find a social ocean swimming group near you for regular ocean swims and social camaraderie.
Getting Started
Q&A: The pre-40’s ocean swimming challenge that made Jamie ‘mildly obsessed’
During the 2016-17 summer season, Jamie Cairns approached OceanFit to help him achieve a goal he'd been wanting to knock off for years, and with his 40th birthday approaching, now was the time to take it on!
How to become a well-rounded ocean swimmer
Become a more well-rounded ocean swimmer and get more enjoyment out of your ocean swimming by taking the time to work on these three important elements.
Ally Charlton: What it means to be an ocean swimmer
Let Ally inspire you to enjoy the freedom of the ocean. Listen to why she chose an ocean swimming lifestyle, how she gained her confidence to swim in open water and what it all means to her.
5 steps towards your first ocean swim
Would you like to go from ocean bather to ocean swimmer this summer? Join the ocean swimming revolution with these five steps towards your first ocean swim.
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Video Lessons
Dolphin diving
In this lesson you will learn when to use dolphin diving and how to dolphin dive out as you navigate the surf zone.This premium content requires a free membership, log in to gain access.
Wind, swell and waves
Learn how swell and waves are created, how this affects the waves we see at the beach.
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Register for free to watch our premium instructional videos and view special content.Types of waves
Learn about the different types of waves you'll encounter in the surf zone and how they're formed.This premium content requires a free membership, log in to gain access.
Seaweed
In this lesson you will learn a little bit about seaweed and tips for reducing your seaweed anxiety.
Negotiating waves
Learn how to identify different types of waves and choose the most efficient way to negotiate them.This premium content requires a free membership, log in to gain access.
