Take a look at hand entry and catch as part of an efficient and smooth freestyle stroke including examples of common errors swimmers make.

Tim Ferris (‘The 4 Hour Work Week’) shares the story of how he transformed from demoralised drowner to 1km ocean swimmer in two weeks with Total Immersion.

Balance and stability are key to great swimming and relaxing in the water has a myriad of positive effects including increased buoyancy and awareness.

Stroke counting is the most accessible and specific form of measurement in swimming that can assist you to become a more efficient ocean swimmer.