How to start ocean swimming
At OceanFit we have everything you need to know to get started in ocean swimming.
Discover how to get involved, the training you’ll need to be proficient in the open water and search for an ocean swim event to test your skills this summer.
About the sport of ocean swimming
As an ocean swimmer you can enjoy the benefits of becoming one with the natural ocean environment and harnessing its energy.
Being able to enjoy the greatest playground on earth with your friends and share your tales of taming the ocean over a coffee after is addictive.
Swimming itself is a great aerobic activity and ocean swimming through waves will help increase your anaerobic fitness and build your swimming strength.
Ocean swimming for body & mind
As an ocean swimmer you can enjoy the benefits of becoming one with the natural ocean environment and harnessing its energy.
Being able to enjoy the greatest playground on earth with your friends and share your tales of taming the ocean over a coffee after is addictive.
Swimming itself is a great aerobic activity and ocean swimming through waves will help increase your anaerobic fitness and build your swimming strength.
Podcast
OceanFit’s Andre Slade talks ocean swimming on The Pod podcast
Get involved
Ocean swimming training
Whether you’ve chosen an ocean swim event goal, or you have more of an ocean lifestyle goal in mind, like becoming more confident in the ocean or learning to body surf, OceanFit’s swim school has a practical program or online course for you.
Ocean swimming events
Ocean swimming events are fantastic for testing your skills and fitness against the elements in a controlled and safe environment. Located at some of the most scenic beach locations throughout Australia & New Zealand, you’ll experience all the anxiety, enjoyment and satisfaction that comes with completing your goal.
Ocean swimming groups
Looking for an ocean swimming group to join for regular ocean swims and social camaraderie?
We’ve listed all the groups we know about below, so you can find your local swim group or tag along when visiting another location.
OceanFit’s Blog
Our blog is a free online resource with more than 250 articles about all things ocean swimming.
Learn about ocean awareness, ocean swimming techniques, water safety, beach lifestyle, health & fitness, personal swimmer stories and many more topics.
Online video lessons
Our extensive library of video lessons allows you to learn from our team of experts at home, with topics covering ocean swimming awareness and techniques, pool training, strength & fitness and health & wellbeing.
Training programs
Conquer your ocean swim goal and prove to your friends you actually can finish without drowning!
Join 100’s of swimmers taking advantage of our training programs to achieve their ocean swim, triathlon & open water goals.
Steps to get started
- Read and watch all of OceanFit's ocean swimming resources
- Complete a guided online training program to get swim fit
- Join an OceanFit practical ocean swimming clinic
- Enter a 1km ocean swim event (or join a social ocean swimming group)
