How to prevent sea-sickness when ocean swimming
Do you feel sea-sick when ocean swimming or swimming in open water? You're not alone, find out what ocean swimmers suggest to do to prevent sea-sickne…
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.
What to look for in an open water swimming wetsuit
Are you thinking about purchasing a wetsuit for open water swimming, or ocean swimming? Make sure you take into account all these factors before you b…
5 ocean swimming techniques that will give you the edge
Are you looking for the edge in your ocean swimming? These five ocean swimming techniques will give you the speed and tactical advantage you're lookin…
How to treat a bluebottle sting
Ocean swim regularly enough and you'll eventually be stung by a bluebottle. The sting can range from itchy to painful but the treatment is simple.
Watch & learn: Sam Shepard executes textbook finish to win Lorne Pier to Pub
We've broken down Sam Shepard's masterclass finish as he hauled in Mack Horton in the last stages of the 2017 Lorne Pier to Pub.
This ‘golden rule’ will keep you beach safe this summer
Surf safety messages can get so complicated. There are so many rules, but what if I said you only need to know one 'rule' when you go to the beach?
How to swim straight in open water using sighting
No one likes swimming around in circles, so in this article you'll learn how swimming sighting techniques will assist you to swim straight in open wat…
How to prepare for a run-swim-run event
The transitions from running to swimming can undo swimmers who aren't fit and prepared, so here are a few tips to get you through your run-swim-run ev…
Being hands-on beats the heebie jeebies
Do you get the heebie jeebies when ocean swimming? Learn how to feel more relaxed about sharing the ocean with all its creepy crawlies.
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…