Wading
Wading is an extension of running and is the most efficient way to move through water that is too deep to run but too deep…
Lesson Category: Ocean Swimming
Wave distance
In this lesson, you’ll learn about how the distance between waves can impact on your energy levels and efficiency in the surf.
Wind and water surface
We’ve learnt previously that wind plays a major role in the creation of waves, it also has a role in what the wave looks like…
Wind, swell and waves
In this lesson, we’re learning about waves. There’s a lot to them, and the more you understand how they’re made up and how they organise…
Swimming over waves
Not all waves need to be navigated by diving under them. If a wave hasn’t started breaking, and it’s still full and round, the most…
Types of waves
In this lesson you’re going to learn about the different types of waves you’ll encounter in the surf zone and how they’re formed.
Surf zones
In this lesson we’re learning about the surf zone, which is the area of water from the shoreline to where there are no waves. Learn…
Sets and lulls
In this lesson we look at what sets and lulls are, and how to use them to time your swim out, and in, through the…
Shallow surface dive
A shallow surface dive is used to navigate small broken waves where the water disturbed by the wave is only a short distance under the…
Sighting backstroke
Modifying traditional backstroke for ocean swimming allows you to observe the wave zone for extended periods of time while still maintaining speed and momentum. In…
