Adaptation: Swimming through fire and pandemic
For Nicole, this has been a pregnancy defined by drama and challenges, but through it all it was the call of the ocean, the Swimblers and her next swim that helped get her through.
Lifestyle
Why we swim
Some swim for fitness; some for solitude. Some, for the lifestyle and friendships, and some, literally, for a sea change.
5 ways to practice mindfulness meditation at the beach
Elly McGuiness shares five ways you can try mindfulness at the beach as part of a whole-life approach to wellbeing.
The 5 point pre-season ocean swim checklist
With the unofficial recreational ocean swim season underway here are 5 tips to help make sure you’re firing early and going long this season.
Salt water therapy: Swimming my way through heartbreak and frustration
After suffering miscarriage in 2018, Nicole turned to swimming to rebuild her mental and physical strength.
How far could you swim out to sea?
How anxious would you feel swimming out to sea, alone with nothing but a pair of goggles? how far would you get?
I’m in it for life, could you be?
When faced with the question of whether to patrol, or not patrol, the answer was never in doubt.
There are no losers, “Winning is doing”
Jane asks “what is winning?” on her journey to enjoy every moment of her new ocean swimming lifestyle.
What happened when I ‘volunteered’ for an Ocean Confidence clinic
Lake-swimming, jellyfish-hating, cocktail-drinking Canadian Christie Preston tells the story of her experience in OceanFit’s Ocean Confidence clinic.
New film shines light on beach accessibility and inclusion
A new short film showcases how creating an inclusive beach experience for people with disability is benefiting the community.
How family beach-hang-times can help your kids in their swimming lessons
Sasha from In The Deep Swim School on how kids swimming lessons will benefit from coastal water adventures.
‘Mermaiding’ is a thing and it can make dreams come true
Have you ever dreamed of being a mermaid? You might not have been able to realise your dream as a child, but now your child’s dreams can come true.
Babewatch: There’s nothing slow motion about this swim crew
Find out how Babewatch are bringing awareness to mental health issues while having fun and keeping fit.
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?
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.
Tide’s in for aquatic events – what’s the salty secret?
The three major trends that should be on the radar for every event organiser, or sponsor, looking to maximise the appetite for ocean events.
Top 5 tips for your post City2Surf recovery swim
Running in the City2Surf this weekend? Here are OceanFit’s top 5 tips for your post City2Surf recovery swim.
Andre talks ocean swimming on The Pod podcast
Andre dives deep into the sport of ocean swimming, with insights into the sport’s history, events, lifestyle, techniques, competitive tactics and where it all started for OceanFit.
A wet and wild weekend in The Palms
Take a look at what we got up to on our Wet & wild weekend @ The Palms.
How to take awesome photos in the ocean with a GoPro
Andre’s best tips to take awesome photos in the ocean with your GoPro.
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.
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.
Weizhen has Cole Classic medal in sight to thank donor after transplant
After a liver transplant due to a genetic condition called Polycystic Liver Disease, Weizhen Zhou has set her sights on completing the Cole Classic. This is her story of teaching herself how to swim, 4am wake-up’s and taking on the ocean with OceanFit.
The great wetsuit debate
Do you only swim ‘newd’, or are you impartial to a bit of rubber? This question is at the heart of the annual wetsuit debate between ocean swimming traditionalists and the modern day ocean swimmer.
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“Have a go. Get in and do it!” Jane’s motto after life-changing ocean swims
On Jane’s 50th birthday her life changed, she discovered the body image movement and ocean swimming for physical and mental health.
Interview Snippet: Bay Open Water Swimmers
Meet a hardy group of open water swimmers from the Bay Open Water Swimmers group in Half Moon Bay, Melbourne.
Pool lane swimming etiquette
Lane swimming is bathed in unwritten rules that help to regulate lane swimmers and reduce ‘lane rage’. There’s no need to be intimidated though, just follow this simple guide to lane swimming etiquette.
