Facing your fears one swim at a time
One of the biggest hurdles for new ocean swimmers is fear. But are they legitimate or irrational, and how do we overcome them?
Confidence
How far could you swim out to sea?
How anxious would you feel swimming out to sea, alone with nothing but a pair of goggles? how far would you get?
Reality check: Does your confidence match your ability?
The ocean is a great and powerful leveller, are you giving it the respect it deserves?
Relax and keep your head down
If you find yourself fighting the open water and using up energy quickly, you might be swimming like this.
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.
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’.
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.
Increase your ocean awareness and overcome your fear of the ocean
The ocean can be a scary place and it's common for people to have a fear of it. You can overcome your fear by understanding the ocean environment bett…
