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.
Category: Education
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.
Coriolis effect: When the water gets cold in summer
Why can the ocean temperature in summer be 24 degrees one day, 18 the next? Well it's all got to do with the wind and something called the coriolis ef…
The surf sense ‘silver bullet’
Are you looking for the 'silver bullet' to becoming a confident and strong ocean swimmer? It's a question we get a lot and we have the answer for you.
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 wher…
A guide to family beach safety
Beach days can be a daunting experience for parents but with our handy family beach safety guide and equipment checklist you'll feel that much better.
How to assist a swimmer in difficulty
People can get into trouble at any time in the water and if you're nearby you might be called on to assist a swimmer in difficulty.
The 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'.
The finish is right behind you
The Hawaiians say ‘never turn your back on the ocean’, and that advice rings true for finishing ocean swims.
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.