Myth of the collapsing sand bar
The media like to report of a 'collapsing sand bar' that cause people to be 'dragged out to sea' in rips but the idea that a sandbar can collapse is a…
Category: Education
How to treat a bluebottle sting
Ocean swim regularly enough and you'll eventually be stung by a bluebottle. The sting can range from itchy to painful but the treatment is simple.
Wave sets and lulls: Is every seventh wave the biggest?
Learn about wave sets and lulls and how they can affect your ocean swim. Plus find the answer to the question 'is every seventh wave in a set the bigg…
Audio: Andre gives an insight into the holiday drowning spike
Andre spoke with Natalie Peters on 2GB about the recent spate of drownings, why we might be seeing this spike and things we can work on to reverse the…
This ‘golden rule’ will keep you beach safe this summer
Surf safety messages can get so complicated. There are so many rules, but what if I said you only need to know one 'rule' when you go to the beach?
Being hands-on beats the heebie jeebies
Do you get the heebie jeebies when ocean swimming? Learn how to feel more relaxed about sharing the ocean with all its creepy crawlies.
Ocean swimming safety
The ocean is a hazardous environment at any time and ocean swimmers must always respect it. Learn how to stay safe while ocean swimming.
Learn how to survive rip currents
Rip currents are our beaches hidden danger and they are responsible for the majority of beach drownings. Learn how to spot, avoid and survive a rip cu…
The OceanFit Ocean Responsibility Code
The beach is Australia’s favourite playground. Keep to the Ocean Responsibility Code to have fun and stay safe at the beach this summer.
The motion in the ocean: Water, wind & waves
Waves are an integral part of an ocean lifestyle. But have you ever wondered where waves come from and why they seem to change every day…and even du…