Sea lice: That nasty rash you get after swimming in the ocean
Been ocean swimming and come out with an itchy rash over your body? Chances are you’ve had an encounter with sea lice. Learn what it is and how to treat it.
Jellyfish
Being hands-on beats the heebie jeebies
Do you get the heebie jeebies when ocean swimming? Learn how to feel more relaxed about sharing the ocean with all its creepy crawlies.
Is this purple jellyfish a new species?
A bright purple, alien-like jellyfish has washed up on Coolum Beach and an expert says it may be a new species.
MOST RECENT
Interview Snippet: North Mackay Sinkers
29 August, 2020
Interview Snippet: Jane Howells
21 August, 2020
Interview Snippet: Noosa Turtles
21 August, 2020
Interview Snippet: Bargara Ocean Swimming Group
15 August, 2020
YOU MAY HAVE MISSED
Ocean swim entries up 10% on back of record Bondi to Bronte
It looks like we’re in for a bumper ocean swims season if early season entries are anything to go by, with the professionally organised events leading the way.
How to swim straight in open water using sighting
No one likes swimming around in circles, so in this article you’ll learn how swimming sighting techniques will assist you to swim straight in open water (includes videos).
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 technique.
Sunscreen: Protection from the sun
If you’re spending a lot of time outside swimming you need to be wearing sunscreen for your own safety.
