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    Author: OceanFit

    There’s cold, and then there’s Raynaud’s cold!

    Find our why your fingers and toes might be going white or blue when swimming in the ocean and how to manage this rare condition.
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    OceanFit 5 September 2022
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    Essential summer holiday reading for ocean swimmers

    As we head into the main holiday period, we've curated a list of reading you might like to do so you're prepped and ready for whatever adventures awai…
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    OceanFit 23 December 2021
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    Shark bite first aid for ocean swimmers

    In this article, we explore how to treat a shark bite and how to minimise your risk of encountering a shark. 
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    OceanFit 23 November 2021
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    Preparing for Australia’s newest open water swimming marathon

    Australian long-distance swimming champion Sam Sheppard shares his specific training preparation for marathon distance open water swims.
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    OceanFit 20 November 2020
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    ONSHORE Podcast: Ep #039 – Port Douglas Ocean Swimmers

    The Port Douglas Ocean Swimmers are a group of tropical swimmers who can boast about being the most northern group in Queensland.
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    OceanFit 20 September 2020
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    ONSHORE Podcast: Ep #038 – Cairns Mudcrabs Et Al

    The Cairns Mudcrabs are a masters swimming club in Cairns and the most active in open water swimming in the area, including the lakes in the Atherton …
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    OceanFit 19 September 2020
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    ONSHORE Podcast: Ep #037 – Townsville Mermaids

    The Townsville Mermaids are an open water swimming group that swim regularly along The Strand, enjoy post-swim slice and coffee and enter the annual T…
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    OceanFit 8 September 2020
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    ONSHORE Podcast: Ep #036 – TOWSA

    TOWSA's 'royal' beginnings stretch back to 1952 with the inaugural Magnetic Island to Townsville swim, and the association is now involved in organisi…
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    OceanFit 7 September 2020
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    ONSHORE Podcast: Ep #035 – North Mackay Sinkers

    The North Mackay Sinkers are a master swimming club who take a real keen interest in open water swimming up in North Queensland.
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    OceanFit 29 August 2020
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    ONSHORE Podcast: Ep #034 – Val Kalmikovs

    Val Kalmikovs is the president of the Keppel Islands Swimming Association and organiser of the Swim Around Keppel.
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    OceanFit 22 August 2020
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