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 element…
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5 most common ocean anxieties and how to overcome them
Whether it’s a niggling side-thought, or an inherent fear, your ocean anxieties can be a massive barrier to enjoying the ocean.
Complete Eastside Radio surf safety interview series
Sit back, grab a coffee and listen to OceanFit's owner Andre Slade discuss a range of surf safety topics with Dan from Eastside Radio.
Dogpaddle: It’s sink or swim, you’re more confident than you think
There was one lesson that I learnt from my first family dog Tosh, with the help from my dad, that helps tell the story of ‘sink or swim’.
Where to swim when not between the flags
Learn how to choose a place to swim when you don't want to swim between the flags on a patrolled beach or when you're on a beach without flags.
Don’t stop swimming because of sexy shark attacks
Sharks are an ocean swimmers worst nightmare but is the risk of a shark attack while you're swimming really something to be worried about?
90 ocean swimming tips from our 2011 twitter campaign
During the 2010/11 summer season we delivered 90 day's worth of ocean awareness, confidence & fitness tips as part of a 90 days of summer twitter camp…
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.
5 tips to avoid drowning at the beach
The beach can be an dangerous and unforgiving place and all beach-goers should know these five basic beach safety tips to avoid drowning at the beach.
Big wave charger or beginner? Read this it could save your life
Learning to relax and not to panic is a very important skill and may help you save your life in all types of surf conditions.