Dipping your toe in the ocean for a swim is a very different prospect to jumping into a nice heated indoor swimming pool and presents a new range of considerations that you should be aware of. The tips below will help you to be prepared for whatever the elements might throw at you and ensure […]
Continue readingRotorua swimmer Kane Radford has prevailed in a thrilling State La Grande Swim, the fourth round of the State New Zealand Ocean Swim Series.
Continue readingThe countdown is on for this weekend’s State La Grande swim in Akaroa with 850 swimmers expected to take the plunge this Saturday 23 February. The youngest registered swimmer is a Christchurch 7 year old who is not phased to be named as the youngest – she is the youngest of four so is well […]
Continue readingWith fluctuations in water temperature, surface chop and currents open water swimming can sometimes feel like an entirely different sport to pool swimming, therefore requiring a different skill set than pool swimming. However, even the best open water swimmers in the world do much of their training in a pool. Pools offer objective feedback, interval […]
Continue readingAkaroa Harbour is well known for playing host to the beautiful Hector’s dolphins. They are among the world’s smallest marine dolphins and extensive conservation work is being carried out to protect these fantastic creatures, which are found only in the inshore waters of New Zealand.
Continue readingWHEN you eat can be as important as WHAT you eat regarding workout nutrition. There is an endless range of supplements and wonder-foods available, many promising a great return if you simply purchase their product. Well, there are some supplements that could help with workouts and recovery, but they are just that – supplements to […]
Continue readingProvided by oceanswims.com Every time we sell a pair of goggles in person, we lecture the buyer… well, most of the time… on looking after those goggles. Maybe we should include a printed sheet with every pair. It’s not just a matter of keeping them clean. There’s also a need to keep them in good […]
Continue readingMore than 1000 athletes are counting down to the State Capital Classic which will be held in Wellington this Sunday. It is the third event in the six swim series which has reported a record number of 6,500 series registrations this season. Many of them have remarkable stories to tell.
Continue readingThe beginning and end of any open water swim can be the areas where valuable time and maybe even energy is lost. Whether you are a regular in the water, or just starting out, the tips below will help to ensure you’re well prepared and that the start and finish of any event is much […]
Continue readingNew Year’s resolutions can be both troublesome and rewarding. Many people make them, but few make a real commitment to them. Make sure you spend some time pondering exactly what you hope to achieve in the year ahead and how you plan to do it. Here are some top tips to help you along the […]
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