SQ: Intelligence that gives you an unfair advantage in the surf
Have you ever looked at other swimmers in the surf and wondered how they make it look so effortless?
Author: Andre Slade
Andre is the founder and director of OceanFit with more than 25 years involvement in the swimming, lifesaving and water safety industry.
Set Speed: Mind-blowing wave science
Forget what you thought you knew about wave sets, this will change everything.
The benefits of play
Are you playing enough in the surf? If you’re missing play from your 'training', you’re not going to be a complete surf athlete.
How to rescue a drowning swimmer at the beach
Learn why would-be rescuers drown attempting to rescue drowning swimmer's and the best course of action if you find yourself needing to rescue someone…
The best way to enjoy ocean swimming these holidays (by an AI Chatbot)
An artificial intelligence chatbot gives its tips on the best way to enjoy ocean swimming these holidays.
How long can you float for? (Bet it’s longer than you think you can)
Floating is the foundation of water safety and understanding your 'real' floating ability will give you more confidence and one day it could save your…
Out with spilling waves, in with pushing waves
If you change just one small way you look at spilling waves, you'll instantly feel more relaxed in the surf.
Smile, it’ll make you a better ocean swimmer
Did you know that smiling while you're ocean swimming will give you a greater sense of control in the ocean and help you swim more efficiently?
Watch and learn: There’s a lesson in Bailey’s ‘swimming arms’
Just like a lot of ocean swimming is learnt through your own experience, there is a lot to be learnt by watching others.
Wave height: Is it 5 feet, head-high or overhead?
Learn what the difference is between describing a wave height using the face height measurement vs the body height measurement.
