Great Ocean Blog

How to race and train for the perfect solo Rott...
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...
How to race and train for the perfect solo Rott...
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...

The correct technique to turn marker buoys in o...
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...
The correct technique to turn marker buoys in o...
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...

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...
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...

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...
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...

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...
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...

How to train for your next triathlon that requi...
Whether you are new to triathlon and have just purchased a brand new wetsuit or are looking to adapt your training for the next race in which a wetsuit is...
How to train for your next triathlon that requi...
Whether you are new to triathlon and have just purchased a brand new wetsuit or are looking to adapt your training for the next race in which a wetsuit is...