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    Tag: Sighting

    How to adapt your breathing for open water swimming

    When swimming in open water you can modify your breathing frequency and side in order to adapt to the dynamic environment.
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    Andre Slade 8 January 2021
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    All good strokes come in threes

    Freestyle is the go-to stroke in ocean swimming, but to be a truly effective ocean swimmer you'll also need an efficient backstroke and breaststroke t…
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    Andre Slade 8 January 2020
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    Right kick, right time: How to kick in open water

    Kicking in open water swimming is important, but you need to put the right effort in at the right time for maximum efficiency.
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    Andre Slade 4 December 2019
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    How to navigate a swim course when the conditions are against you

    Learn how to navigate an event swim course efficiently when strong winds, choppy water and persistent swell are working against you.
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    Andre Slade 20 November 2019
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    Top 3 tips for returning to the shore

    The journey back to shore through the surf can generate more anxiety and concern than at any other stage of an ocean swim, but that doesn't have to be…
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    Andre Slade 1 February 2019
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    Follow a whitewash runway to shore

    How to locate the best place and path to swim back to shore through the waves.
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    Andre Slade 15 January 2019
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    How to see in the sea: Advice for swimmers with poor vision

    We've crowd-sourced the best advice for swimmers who usually require prescription glasses to keep your vision in check while ocean swimming.
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    OceanFit 11 November 2018
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    Ironman legend Trevor Hendy shares his top 5 ocean swim tips ahead of the Aussie Ocean Swim

    Aussie Ocean Swim ambassador, and six-time Australian Ironman champion, Trevor Hendy, shares his tips to get the most out of your ocean swim experienc…
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    OceanFit 6 March 2018
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    The finish is right behind you

    The Hawaiians say ‘never turn your back on the ocean’, and that advice rings true for finishing ocean swims.
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    Andre Slade 6 February 2018
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    5 ocean swimming techniques that will give you the edge

    Are you looking for the edge in your ocean swimming? These five ocean swimming techniques will give you the speed and tactical advantage you're lookin…
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    Andre Slade 29 January 2017
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