Q&A: When are big waves, too big?
How do you know when the waves are too big for you? Is it as simple as finding out the wave height, or is there more to it?
Category: Education
What’s the time Mr Rip?
Learn how to navigate rip currents more efficiently and reduce the chance of swimming onto sandbanks and into the surf zone.
You need to be swimming more
If you want to be strong and confident swimming in the ocean, it all starts with being a strong and confident swimmer.
Facing your fears one swim at a time
One of the biggest hurdles for new ocean swimmers is fear. But are they legitimate or irrational, and how do we overcome them?
The power of reflection
The ocean provides us with endless opportunities to learn from our mistakes, test our skills, and develop our surf sense - if we take the time to refl…
Reality check: Does your confidence match your ability?
The ocean is a great and powerful leveller, are you giving it the respect it deserves?
Different 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…
OPINION: Fear is easy, let’s choose the higher path
I'm more sad than angry, that there are ocean-lovers out there that are spreading misinformation about sharks.
Everything you need to know about swimming in cold water
Learn about what constitutes cold water swimming, what it feels like, what the dangers are, and how to minimise the effects.
Bottom’s up: How to choose where to swim at the beach
Learn why different sections of water on the same beach can look so different and how to use this to your advantage.