How to repair a swimming wetsuit
Learn how to repair your swimming wetsuit when you get a nick/tear in the neoprene or you pull your zipper off.
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.
Everything you need to know about swimming in cold water
Learn about what constitutes cold water swimming, what it feels like, what the dangers are, and how to minimise the effects.
Can ocean swimmers and surf craft users share the waves?
On our busiest beaches there is a fight for waves between ocean swimmers and surf craft, can they co-exist safely?
Bottom’s up: How to choose where to swim at the beach
Learn why different sections of water on the same beach can look so different and how to use this to your advantage.
The surf sense ‘silver bullet’
Are you looking for the 'silver bullet' to becoming a confident and strong ocean swimmer? It's a question we get a lot and we have the answer for you.
How to give the gift of the ocean to your child
Learn how to introduce your child to the ocean so that they can enjoy Australia's favourite playground for life.
World Ironman Series: Positive direction or rogue and risky?
The World Ironman Series debuted last month in Bali but I disagree with their decision to flout their risk management and social responsibilities.
Stanwell Park Ocean Challenge set for return in 2019
If you crave big ocean swimming highs then you're in luck this season with the return of the Stanwell Park Ocean Challenge on Saturday 3 March 2019.
The eco friendly way to slip into your wetsuit with ease
The Surf Sock is the Australian made, eco-friendly alternative to the plastic bag to assist getting into your wetsuit and a great addition to your oce…
The swim set for the seriously lazy swimmer (like me)
This is Andre's swim session for when you really don't want to train, but you know it's good for you.