Andre Slade
OceanFit
Andre's best tips to take awesome photos in the ocean with your GoPro.
Latest posts
The finish is right behind you
The Hawaiians say ‘never turn your back on the ocean’, and that advice rings true for finishing ocean swims.
Top 5 tips for taking on an ocean swim, by three-time Olympian Michael Klim
Thanks to the Noosa Summer Swim, we have three-time Olympian Michael Klim's top five tips for taking on an ocean swim!
Relax and keep your head down
If you find yourself fighting the open water and using up energy quickly, you might be swimming like this.
The perks of ocean swimming
In the lead up to the Cole Classic, Andre spoke with Nick and Sam from The Daily Drive, about the perks of ocean swimming.
How to swim your best at the Cole Classic
To help you ease your anxiety, boost your confidence and swim your best on the day we've put together these pre, during & post Cole Classic swim tips.
Why I wear Vorgee’s Missile and Vortech goggles
Find out why the Vorgee Missile and Vortech are Andre's goggles of choice, plus find out what styles are in his goggle bag.
The tortoise and the hare
This well-known fable is a great reminder to ocean swimmers of all ages, that there's more to swimming through the surf than speed.
Ocean swimming keeps the black dog at bay for Hanby
Criminal lawyer Justin Hanby was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2013 and he now swims daily as a way to take control of his mental health.
Win prizes in our Australia day photo competition
This Australia Day long weekend, you can WIN fantastic prizes, including a trip for two to the Whitehaven Beach ocean swim, by joining our Australia Day Photo Challenge.
2018 Australia Day weekend ocean swims
This Australia Day long weekend we've put together a list of every ocean swim in Australia, so you can find an event near you, or better still, head off on an adventure to swim somewhere new!
Timing is everything
Timing plays a huge part in negotiating waves, and getting your timing right will make you a more efficient ocean swimmer in the surf zone.
