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    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.

    Are you going insane in the surf?

    Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result is the definition of insanity, so are you guilty of this when you're ocean swimmin…
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    Andre Slade 14 November 2017
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    How the Melbourne Cup is like an ocean swim

    When you think about it, racing in the Melbourne Cup is actually a lot like an ocean swim event.
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    Andre Slade 7 November 2017
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    Join the ‘Ocean Swimming Enthusiasts’ Facebook group

    It's time to get social, we've created a Facebook group called “Ocean swimming enthusiasts” and we're inviting you to join it.
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    Andre Slade 31 October 2017
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    Should you swim in the ocean after rain?

    Why is swimming in the ocean after it's rained so bad? and how do you know when it's safe to go back in?
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    Andre Slade 25 October 2017
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    Take a swim on the wild side

    Wild swimming is a great way to enjoy your favourite activity in nature, learn what it's all about and how to get involved.
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    Andre Slade 10 October 2017
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    Swim with a social ocean swimming group

    There are dozens of social ocean swimming groups throughout Australia, and they're great for regular swimming and camaraderie.
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    Andre Slade 6 October 2017
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    Do you know, what you don’t know?

    Are you unknowingly holding yourself back from being a better ocean swimmer, because you think you know all there is to know about ocean swimming?
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    Andre Slade 26 September 2017
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    Sea lice: That nasty rash you get after swimming in the ocean

    Been ocean swimming and come out with an itchy rash over your body? Chances are you've had an encounter with sea lice. Learn what it is and how to tre…
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    Andre Slade 7 August 2017
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    10 winter swimming motivational tips

    Winter can be a hard time to get motivated to maintain your swimming fitness. Here are OceanFit's top 10 tips to make winter swimming less of a chore.
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    Andre Slade 24 May 2017
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    Tips to enhance your pool swimming experience

    Whether you’re swimming at a small local pool, a large aquatic centre or an ocean baths, here’s a few things to help you enjoy your experience.
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    Andre Slade 13 February 2017
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