12/03/2026
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?!
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Since 2009 we’ve had one goal; to help you enjoy the freedom of the ocean like we do.
Become the ocean swimmer you never imagined you could be
The ocean can be an intimidating place, but it doesn’t have to be. If you aspire to be an ocean swimmer, OceanFit’s ocean swim school provides a safe and encouraging environment to help you achieve your goal. With as little as one lesson or clinic with us you will have the confidence to meet up with a swim buddy, join a swimming group or take on an event.
12/03/2026
10/03/2026
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.
19/02/2026
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.
12/02/2026
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/
22/01/2026
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.
12/08/2025
🌴 2026 Swim The Whitsundays – now open for bookings
Five days. Four nights. Countless swims you’ll never forget.
Our 2026 Swim The Whitsundays tours are here, and this year, you can choose your own kind of adventure:
✨ Signature Swim Escape – our classic tour, now in its 6th season
🏊 Enduro Swim Edition – more distance, more time in the water
🥾 Swim & Hike Adventure – one magical swim a day + island trail walks
👨👩👧👦 Big Splash Family Tour – a relaxed, family-friendly escape
You’ll be hosted aboard the 125-year-old tall ship, Solway Lass, with your OceanFit guide and our amazing crew taking care of everything from swim safety to sunset drinks.
Spots are limited and always sell out, so if the idea of swimming in turquoise waters and soaking up the tropics next winter sounds like you, now’s the time to lock it in.
-->20% deposit secures your spot
--> 7-day cooling-off period for peace of mind
Swim The Whitsundays - Tall Ship Open Water Swimming Tour Sail, swim, and unwind with OceanFit’s Swim The Whitsundays tour. Explore stunning reefs, island lagoons, and remote beaches on this bucket-list ocean swimming holiday.
09/01/2025
We've launched our Swim Sydney tour, and we'd love for you to join us on the inaugural tour on 1-4 May 2025.
The four-day, three-night itinerary perfectly combines epic ocean swims, iconic ocean pool visits, and a breathtaking boat tour of Sydney Harbour. It is so action-packed that not even local swimmers will have experienced everything we have planned for you.
If you've ever thought it would be great to participate in the Bondi, North Bondi, Bondi To Bronte, and Coogee ocean swim events, but four trips to Sydney were a bit much, this tour is for you - we'll replicate all these swims!
In addition, we'll cruise the coastline, stopping to bathe in the iconic ocean pools, and we'll spend an afternoon on the harbour sightseeing and swimming in secluded bays.
OceanFit was founded in 2009 in Sydney, and we're using our expert local experience to give you the ultimate Sydney ocean swimming experience.
With only 12 spots available, book now with a 20% deposit and 7 days to change your mind for a full refund.
There are spots available in Sunday's Learn To Ocean Swim Clinic in Manly
12/11/2024
BLUEBOTTLES // In this flashback to 2012, Andre gives you the lowdown on bluebottles and GETS HIMSELF STUNG to show you what to do if you get stung!
07/11/2024
BLUEBOTTLES: Is being stung by a bluebottle really that painful? If you haven't had the pleasure, you wouldn't know. So I say, go get stung - it's better the devil you know!
This is an OceanFit Educational Musing. Visit our website to learn more about ocean swimming and beach safety.
// FULL SCRIPT //
I'm going to kick off my 16th year of educational musings with a recent hot topic amongst ocean swimmers in Sydney: Bluebottles!
Why all of a sudden thousands of Portuguese man o' war are floating around out in the ocean, it doesn't really matter. But, it's the onshore winds that bring them into the swimming zone.
I don't get the hysteria around bluebottles, to be honest.
Yes, they're annoying.
Yes, we're best off avoiding them.
And, yes, some people are allergic and can have an adverse reaction to them (in which case they should take extra care, and the rest of this message should probably be ignored).
But, for most people most of the time, the sting is nothing more than a slap on the wrist.
I've always maintained that its the conjured-up fear in your own mind that makes an eventual encounter worse than it should be.
It's like having an irrational fear of rip currents. As an ocean swimmer, you know that rips aren't as dangerous as they're made out to be. And similarly, bluebottles aren't always as painful as they are demonised to be.
You learnt that rips aren't so bad after you'd swum in one. And, for years in my practical teaching, I've sought to have participants stung by a bluebottle.
One of the most fun things to do in a lesson is to have participants pick up a bluebottle by the bladder (the float/sail-part that doesn't sting) or stomp on them to create a popping sound. I believe safely getting closer to the things that frighten you is a great way to overcome your fear - better the devil you know!
If I'm going to have someone get stung on purpose, I first sting myself (on the calf). Some bluebottles tend to sting more than others, so if its a particularly nasty one, I'll save the lesson for another time.
The tough, thicker skin on the palms of your hands and the soles of your feet helps facilitate these experiences, mostly preventing the microscopic venomous cnidocytes (stinging cells) on the tentacles from stinging you. This is why it's ok to use your fingers to remove any tentacles from other parts of your body, if necessary.
After the initial shock has subsided following a sting, ensure all the tentacles have been removed, rinse off with sea water, then run under hot water. If there are any signs of breathing difficulties, an ambulance should be called by dialling 000.
The best thing about getting your first bluebottle sting, whether on purpose or when unexpected, is the realisation that it's not as bad as you thought it would be.
I'm sure you won't enjoy it, but the odds are in my favour that the pain won't reach the overhyped heights you imagined it would.
Now with a bluebottle sting in your playbook, the next time you're swimming you can be a little less anxious about meeting up with a bluebottle, and a lot more relaxed if you do lose the battle with one.
Enjoy the freedom!
11/10/2024
Our 16th season is officially open! Clinics have been scheduled in Manly and Bondi from mid-November, with more to come.
If you'd like to kickstart the ocean swimming season with a newfound respect and understanding for the ocean, enhanced ocean swimming skills, and greater confidence, secure your spot now to avoid the disappointment of missing out.
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