The subtle art of the double-up wave
A double-up wave happens when one wave catches another in shallow water and briefly combines their energy. Learn how to spot them, time them, and turn…
Category: Education
Sharks don’t need statistics. They need understanding.
Sharks are part of the ocean, but confidence comes from understanding when and how we swim, not from comparing risks that don’t belong in the water.
Swimming in the surf is one big conversation with the ocean
Ocean swimmers never rely on a single surf check. We read the water as we move through it – feeling currents, sensing turbulence, watching wave rhyt…
Bluebottles: Better the devil you know
Are you more worried about bluebottle stings then you should be?
It’s OK to think about sharks, everyone else does
Learn how rationalisation can help you manage your shark anxiety and enjoy your ocean swimming. Plus, advice on shark deterrent devices, like Sharkban…
Relax! And reap the benefits
They say that sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax, and this couldn't be truer when it comes to ocean swimming.
They who dive too deep become sheep
How deep do you really need to dive under waves and is it the same depth for every wave?
You’re already ready for that longer swim
The impossible is possible, the body is greater than the mind, and you can swim much farther than you think you can.
3 lessons from a summer holiday ‘intensive program’
There are great lessons to be learnt from how children learn, and open water swimming is no exception.
What is the best tide for ocean swimming?
Understanding the basic dynamics of tides is one thing, but have you ever wondered how the tide affects surf conditions and impacts your ocean swim?