Aussie Ocean Swim ambassador, and six-time Australian Ironman champion, Trevor Hendy, shares his tips to get the most out of your ocean swim experience and swim faster for longer.
Technique
OceanFitDifferent strokes for different folks
When transferring from the pool to open water, there are some slight variations you can make to your swimming stroke when waves, wind chop and swimmer wash make the water surface bumpier.
Andre SladeThe magic carpet (negotiating a shore dump)
There’s a little bit of magic in all of us! Learn how to negotiate a shore dump using the 'magic carpet'.
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.
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.
A simple technique that will make you a superhero of the surf
We've got a technique to help you negotiate the surf that is so simple, you'll wonder way you haven't thought of it before (Tip: it doesn't involve diving under waves).
5 ocean swimming techniques that will give you the edge
Are you looking for the edge in your ocean swimming? These five ocean swimming techniques will give you the speed and tactical advantage you're looking for.
Watch & learn: Sam Shepard executes textbook finish to win Lorne Pier to Pub
We've broken down Sam Shepard's masterclass finish as he hauled in Mack Horton in the last stages of the 2017 Lorne Pier to Pub.
How to swim straight in open water using sighting
No one likes swimming around in circles, so in this article you'll learn how swimming sighting techniques will assist you to swim straight in open water (includes videos).
Freestyle hand entry should be like posting a letter
Take a look at hand entry and catch as part of an efficient and smooth freestyle stroke including examples of common errors swimmers make.
Claire OwenTotal Immersion and the Incredible Hulk
Tim Ferris ('The 4 Hour Work Week') shares the story of how he transformed from demoralised drowner to 1km ocean swimmer in two weeks with Total Immersion.
How slow can you swim well?
Balance and stability are key to great swimming and relaxing in the water has a myriad of positive effects including increased buoyancy and awareness.
How to become a well-rounded ocean swimmer
Become a more well-rounded ocean swimmer and get more enjoyment out of your ocean swimming by taking the time to work on these three important elements.
Stroke counting great tool for measuring efficiency
Stroke counting is the most accessible and specific form of measurement in swimming that can assist you to become a more efficient ocean swimmer.
How the Olympics can help your swimming
Swimmers at the Olympics are the best of the best, they've spent countless hours for most of their lives training and preparing for a shot at Olympic glory. Here are three lessons you can take away from watching...
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.
Paul LemmonBetter swimming – It’s all in your head!
If you find yourself avoiding the urge to fight gravity to avoid sinking when you swim then you need to work on finding a balanced state in the water.
The most important thing that I check before I go to a beach
Learn why knowing what the wind is doing is the most important thing to check before you go to the beach and how it can impact your time there.
Dean GladstoneCorrect swimming technique comes first
Whatever your reason might be for improving your swimming performance, the key is to get stronger and faster but never lose your technique.
