Two buddies take on SwimRun Bay of Islands
After a bold decision to register for the 2019 Bay of Island Swimrun, Oliver and Clemont find themselves riding a rollercoaster of emotions as they take on the mammoth challenge.
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Summer reads for ocean swimmers
OceanFit’s top 5 open water books, perfect as a gift for an ocean swimmer or to enhance your knowledge & appreciation of the open water.
The eco friendly way to slip into your wetsuit with ease
The Surf Sock is the Australian made, eco-friendly alternative to the plastic bag to assist getting into your wetsuit and a great addition to your ocean swimming gear bag.
Review: How we took on the inaugural Swimrun Australia
OceanFit’s Andre & Jules took on the inaugural SwimRun Australia and lived to tell the tale and provide tips for others taking it on in the future.
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.
Review: New Vorgee Missile Eclipse your new favourite goggle
We’re loving Vorgee’s new Missile Eclipse goggle with its double metallic mirror lens that enhances clarity and combats glare for maximum ocean swimming enjoyment.
Survey prize winner Paul takes part in the inaugural Catseye Classic
Our 2016 ocean swims survey winner has given us a review of his prize winning trip to Hamilton Island, including how he got to swim in the inaugural ‘Catseye Classic’.
Coogee Island Challenge from the air [video]
We had cameras on the sand, in the water and in the air to bring you the Coogee Island Challenge like you’ve never seen it before.
Life is worth swimming by Murray Rose
Be inspired by Murray Rose’s story of Olympic success, his unique training techniques and the way in which he captured the hearts and minds of Australian’s throughout his life.
6 ocean swimming products I couldn’t do without
There are six ocean swimming products I swear I couldn’t live without when it comes to visiting the beach and enjoying my ocean swimming – check them out.
Bucket list: Rottnest Island Channel Swim
Dean Gladstone shares his experience from his first Rottnest Island Swim, one he had always wanted to tick off his bucket list. This article includes Deano’s Top 5 Tips For Taking On The ‘Rotto Swim’.
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