The tortoise and the hare
This well-known fable is a great reminder to ocean swimmers of all ages, that there’s more to swimming through the surf than speed.
Wave Negotiation
Timing is everything
Timing plays a huge part in negotiating waves, and getting your timing right will make you a more efficient ocean swimmer in the surf zone.
A simple technique that will make you a superhero of the surf
We’ve got a technique to help you negotiate the surf that is so simple, you’ll wonder way you haven’t thought of it before (Tip: it doesn’t involve diving under waves).
Are you going insane in the surf?
Doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result is the definition of insanity, so are you guilty of this when you’re ocean swimming?
90 ocean swimming tips from our 2011 twitter campaign
During the 2010/11 summer season we delivered 90 day’s worth of ocean awareness, confidence & fitness tips as part of a 90 days of summer twitter campaign.
MOST RECENT
Interview Snippet: Michelle Bootes
6 July, 2020
Interview Snippet: Merimbula Merpeople
5 July, 2020
Interview Snippet: Tanya Suggett
25 June, 2020
Interview Snippet: John Sheely
24 June, 2020
YOU MAY HAVE MISSED
Pier to Pub: Swimming in a pack with the thousands is great fun
Paul Lemmon has a great experience at the Lorne Pier To Pub, wins his age group and gives his tips on swimming in a pack.
How to become a well-rounded ocean swimmer
Become a more well-rounded ocean swimmer and get more enjoyment out of your ocean swimming by taking the time to work on these three important elements.
Stuck between a rock and a hard place
Sand comes from the ocean and is brought onshore by wave action, but how did it get there in the first place? Learn about the geology that created the sandy beaches we see today.
Ocean swimming safety
The ocean is a hazardous environment at any time and ocean swimmers must always respect it. Learn how to stay safe while ocean swimming.
