Watch & learn: Sam Shepard executes textbook finish to win Lorne Pier to Pub
We've broken down Sam Shepard's masterclass finish as he hauled in Mack Horton in the last stages of the 2017 Lorne Pier to Pub.
Category: Technique
How to swim straight in open water using sighting
No one likes swimming around in circles, so in this article you'll learn how swimming sighting techniques will assist you to swim straight in open wat…
Freestyle hand entry should be like posting a letter
Take a look at hand entry and catch as part of an efficient and smooth freestyle stroke including examples of common errors swimmers make.
Total Immersion and the Incredible Hulk
Tim Ferris ('The 4 Hour Work Week') shares the story of how he transformed from demoralised drowner to 1km ocean swimmer in two weeks with Total Immer…
How slow can you swim well?
Balance and stability are key to great swimming and relaxing in the water has a myriad of positive effects including increased buoyancy and awareness.
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…
Stroke counting great tool for measuring efficiency
Stroke counting is the most accessible and specific form of measurement in swimming that can assist you to become a more efficient ocean swimmer.
How the Olympics can help your swimming
Swimmers at the Olympics are the best of the best, they've spent countless hours for most of their lives training and preparing for a shot at Olympic …
Pier to Pub: Swimming in a pack with the thousands is great fun
Paul Lemmon has a great experience at the Lorne Pier To Pub, wins his age group and gives his tips on swimming in a pack.
Better swimming – It’s all in your head!
If you find yourself avoiding the urge to fight gravity to avoid sinking when you swim then you need to work on finding a balanced state in the water.…