Becoming World Masters champion deserves a holiday
Paul Lemmon follows up his 2012 FINA World Masters Championships Open Water title with an ocean swim adventure in Italy.
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Video Lessons
Ocean swimming training tips for beginners
Learn how ocean swimming can be an enjoyable and rewarding sport with world master’s champion Paul Lemmon’s 7 ocean swimming training tips for beginners.
Pier to Pub: Swimming in a pack with the thousands is great fun
Paul Lemmon has a great experience at the Lorne Pier To Pub, wins his age group and gives his tips on swimming in a pack.
10 tips for preparing for an ocean swim event
Preparing for an ocean swim event is easy with these top 10 tips from open water swimming world master’s champion Paul Lemmon.
Wetsuits: To wear or not to wear
The wearing of wetsuits in ocean swimming events is a hotly debated topic among a small section of the open water swimming community, which side are you on?
What do I need to coach aquatic activities?
Minimum Cert II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)/Bronze Medallion
First Aid and CPR Certificates
Public Liability and Personal Indemnity Insurance over and above your fitness trainer insurance
Membership of an industry body (i.e. Fitness Australia/ASCTA)
Rescue equipment (i.e. rescue tube/board)
Council permit (if required)
Lifeguards on patrol
Maintain safe instructor/participant water safety ratios
Further information
- The Australian Coastal Public Safety Guidelines
- Want to become an ocean fitness instructor? Contact us (Licences available)
- Need lifesaving qualifications? Join your local surf club or enquire at Surf Life Saving Australia/New Zealand
