The Surf God giveth & taketh away
When storm swells roll in they can reshape the topography of the seafloor, leaving behind sandbanks and waves of an unknown quality so the question is…
Nature or nurture, you’ll always be learning in the ocean
Whether you’re a natural or a nurtured swimmer, we continue to learn something new every time we go for an ocean swim.
Have you got that sinking feeling in whitewater?
Does it feel like you're going nowhere fast when swimming in whitewater? Learn how the density of water affects your ability to swim efficiently in tu…
Shane Gould: My top five favourite things at Ocean Swim Fiji
Having experienced Ocean Swim Fiji for herself in 2019, Shane shares her favourite things about ocean swimming in this special place.
Respecting the toothless tiger
Taking on big and rough looking surf conditions at an event can be tough, but you shouldn't be making it harder on yourself by forgetting some of the …
All good strokes come in threes
Freestyle is the go-to stroke in ocean swimming, but to be a truly effective ocean swimmer you'll also need an efficient backstroke and breaststroke t…
OceanFit’s 10 tips for safe social ocean swims
To ensure you keep safe whilst you're enjoying a social ocean swim, here are OceanFit's top 10 safety tips for you to consider.
Q&A: When are big waves, too big?
How do you know when the waves are too big for you? Is it as simple as finding out the wave height, or is there more to it?
Right kick, right time: How to kick in open water
Kicking in open water swimming is important, but you need to put the right effort in at the right time for maximum efficiency.
What’s the time Mr Rip?
Learn how to navigate rip currents more efficiently and reduce the chance of swimming onto sandbanks and into the surf zone.