OceanFit

🇦🇺 Aussie swimmers… trust us, you’re going to want to keep an eye on this one. 👀🇳🇿

Something new is coming to New Zealand. New Zealand's largest swimming festival is coming, and we want you to be first to know everything. Sign up now at the link in bio and be first to find out where, when, and how to get involved. Watch this space. #FreshwaterSwimFest #FWSF #NewZealand #Swimming #SwimFestival

Still frothing after our inaugural Long Swim Weekend in Jervis Bay. Crystal-clear water, wild coastline, and a crew of legends sharing the journey.

Does it get any better? Really?!

Three days. Stunning coastline. One unforgettable swim adventure. 🌊

The inaugural Long Swim Weekend: Jervis Bay is done and dusted, and what a weekend it was.

Over three days, this incredible group of swimmers explored one of the most beautiful coastlines in Australia, linking together spectacular point-to-point swims, sharing stories over meals, and experiencing that special moment that happens when people come together around the ocean.

There were calm bays, long gliding stretches of blue water, and plenty of smiles along the way. The kind of swims where you pause, look around, and realise just how lucky you are to be out there.

For many, it wasn’t just about distance. It was about the adventure, the friendships formed, and the rare opportunity to swim through a place like Jervis Bay with the support of a passionate community.

To everyone who joined us, thank you for helping make the very first Long Swim Weekend something truly special.

And if you’re looking at these photos thinking “I wish I was there…”… you’re not alone.

Expressions of Interest for the 2027 Long Swim Weekend are now open. Pop your name down on the OceanFit website and you’ll be among the first to know when bookings open.

📸 We’ll be sharing plenty more photos from the weekend over the coming days.

This Saturday at Bondi, Andre is running the final Ocean Ready and Beach Basics clinics in their original long-form, practical format.

17 seasons. 7,000+ swimmers. 100s of 5-star reviews.

If you’ve ever thought about joining one, this is your moment.
Small waves, light offshore winds, warm, clear water, and a top of 31°. to see you back.

Conditions are looking beautiful ☀️
Small waves, light offshore winds, warmclear water, and a top of 31°.

🕕 Ocean Ready – 6:45am start (water 8:15am)
🕥 Beach Basics – 10:30am

This is the format that’s helped thousands feel calmer, more capable, and at home in the surf. One last time.

Come down, throw on your fave cozzie, and let’s enjoy the freedom.

Standing on the sand before a big swim, heart racing, goggles in hand… sound familiar?

Andre wrote this piece for the Cole Classic on something every ocean swimmer experiences at some point: managing nerves on the start line.

Those pre-swim jitters are not a weakness. They are part of caring. They are a sign that this moment means something to you.

In the article:

- Why nerves are completely normal
- How to reframe them so they work for you, not against you
- Simple, practical strategies you can use before and during your swim
- A mindset shift that can change your whole experience

Whether you are lining up for your first ocean swim or your fiftieth, this one is for you.

And if you have your own little pre-start ritual, we'd would love to hear it 👇

Got that nervous feeling ahead of Cole Classic? Totally normal. 😅

If race-day jitters have you second-guessing yourself, this one’s for you. Our latest blog written by Andre Slade of , shares simple, practical ways to calm the nerves and get into the right headspace before the horn goes.

👉 Read: https://coleclassic.com.au/managing-nerves-on-the-start-line/

Sharks have always been part of the ocean. The question is how much space we let them take up in our heads.

We’ve shared a new article on why shark statistics don’t really help ocean swimmers, and why learning your local coastline, conditions, and timing does. It’s about being shark smart, not fearless, and finding your calm in the water again.

Have a read if this has been on your mind lately 🌊 Link in comments.