Great Ocean Blog

Our Biggest Summer of Events yet!
Our Biggest Summer of Events yet!
As an Australian born and raised brand, we have been immersed in events from the moment we launched. With this, our third summer, we have again increased the number of... Read more...
What Wetsuit is right for me?
What Wetsuit is right for me?
The question that we get asked the most, the question that every triathlete or open water swimmer has asked themselves, the simple but highly complex question. What wetsuit is right... Read more...
The pain that is Chafing and how to prevent it
The pain that is Chafing and how to prevent it
Chafing can make swimming in a wetsuit incredibly uncomfortable and can ruin your open water experience or triathlon performance. Find out our expert tips on how to prevent Chafing. Read more...
The Derwent River Big Swim
The Derwent River Big Swim
The Derwent River Big Swim is a 34 km swim down the River Derwent, starting at Norfolk Bridge and finishing at the Tasman Bridge in Hobart, Tasmania. The water temperature... Read more...
THE OLYMPIC TRIATHLON
THE OLYMPIC TRIATHLON
One distance and one name that is a constant throughout triathlon is the Olympic distance triathlon, however there is only one real Olympic triathlon that occurs once every four years.... Read more...
The development story behind our Gold wetsuit
The development story behind our Gold wetsuit
How do you stay winning when you are no longer able to train 10 times a week in the pool now that you are working full time and looking after... Read more...
How to race the perfect Portsea Swim Classic
How to race the perfect Portsea Swim Classic
The Portsea swim classic is one of my favourite ocean swims in Victoria and is a must swim for any open water enthusiasts. The swim is located in the Point... Read more...
How to race and train for the perfect solo Rottnest Channel Swim
How to race and train for the perfect solo Rottnest Channel Swim
As an experienced open water and marathon swimmer, I have tried many different approaches to preparing for marathon swims (10 km and above). However, since retiring from professional swimming in... Read more...
The correct technique to turn marker buoys in open water swimming
The correct technique to turn marker buoys in open water swimming
Turning buoys can be daunting if you are new to open water swimming, as they can get pretty rough. If you take a good line in the 100-200m leading into... Read more...
The correct way to draft in open water swimming
The correct way to draft in open water swimming
What is drafting? Drafting in open water swimming is where one swimmer swims behind another swimmer, with the trailing swimmer getting pulled along by the leader’s wake, resulting in reduced... Read more...
How to sight correctly in open water swimming
How to sight correctly in open water swimming
Open water swimming is not as simple as going up and down the black line in the pool. You either have to navigate where you are going, or you are... Read more...
How to race the perfect Pier to Pub
How to race the perfect Pier to Pub
The Pier to Pub is an ocean swim from the Lorne pier to Lorne beach. It is located on the Victorian Surf Coast along the Great Ocean Road and is... Read more...