Review: How we took on the inaugural Swimrun Australia
OceanFit's Andre & Jules took on the inaugural SwimRun Australia and lived to tell the tale and provide tips for others taking it on in the future.
Author: Andre Slade
Andre is the founder and director of OceanFit with more than 30 years involvement in the swimming, lifesaving and water safety industry.
A guide to family beach safety
Beach days can be a daunting experience for parents but with our handy family beach safety guide and equipment checklist you'll feel that much better.
How to assist a swimmer in difficulty
People can get into trouble at any time in the water and if you're nearby you might be called on to assist a swimmer in difficulty.
The magic carpet (negotiating a shore dump)
There’s a little bit of magic in all of us! Learn how to negotiate a shore dump using the 'magic carpet'.
How to take awesome photos in the ocean with a GoPro
Andre's best tips to take awesome photos in the ocean with your GoPro.
The finish is right behind you
The Hawaiians say ‘never turn your back on the ocean’, and that advice rings true for finishing ocean swims.
Relax and keep your head down
If you find yourself fighting the open water and using up energy quickly, you might be swimming like this.
The perks of ocean swimming
In the lead up to the Cole Classic, Andre spoke with Nick and Sam from The Daily Drive, about the perks of ocean swimming.
Why I wear Vorgee’s Missile and Vortech goggles
Find out why the Vorgee Missile and Vortech are Andre's goggles of choice, plus find out what styles are in his goggle bag.
The tortoise and the hare
This well-known fable is a great reminder to ocean swimmers of all ages, that there's more to swimming through the surf than speed.