On the beach preparation
In this lesson you will learn how to prepare for your ocean swim on the beach, before you enter the water.
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In the water preparation
In this lesson you will learn how to prepare for your ocean swim in the water.
Soft sand running
In this lesson you will learn some basic techniques for fast and efficient soft sand running.
Wading
In this lesson you will learn when to use the wading technique and how to wade out as you navigate the surf zone.
Dolphin diving
In this lesson you will learn when to use dolphin diving and how to dolphin dive out as you navigate the surf zone.
Swimming over waves
In this lesson you will learn how to spot waves you can swim over and the technique for doing so.
Shallow surface dive
In this lesson you will learn when to perform a shallow surface dive and why it’s the most efficient way to navigate small broken waves.
Deep diving
In this lesson you will learn the technique for deep diving under waves and staying under while waves pass above.
Bottom diving
In this lesson you will learn how to dive to the bottom of the ocean to escape large waves and use the seafloor to propel yourself back to the surface.
Sighting forward
In this lesson you will learn how to sight forward when navigating the wave zone and for swimming in a straight line in open water.
Sighting backward
In this lesson you will learn how to sight backward as part of your regular swimming stroke and why sighting backward is important when swimming to shore.
Sighting backstroke
In this lesson you will learn how to perform sighting backstroke and why it’s an important technique for swimming back through the wave zone to shore.
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How to stay relaxed on ‘race day’
It’s totally normal to feel anxious on the day of an event, but how do you keep these feelings under control?
Essential fats in your diet
In this lesson you will learn why not all fats are bad for us and the types of essential fats that our body needs to function well.
Eating a balanced diet
The key to optimum health and recovery is balance. In this lesson you will learn how to eat a balanced diet to ensure maximun performance and recovery.
Respecting the toothless tiger
Taking on big and rough looking surf conditions at an event can be tough, but you shouldn’t be making it harder on yourself by forgetting some of the basics of surf navigation.
