Open Water Swimming

  1. Diving back into training
    David Fawkes training for a triathlon

    Diving back into training

    Hello, fellow swimmers and triathletes!

    Winter break is a wonderful time to relax and give your body and mind a break from structured training in your offseason. However, as the days grow longer and the weather warms, it's time to dust off your swim caps and wetsuits because training season is back! To help you ease back into the groove, we caught up with Dave, a seasoned open water swimmer and triathlete, to gather his top five tips for resuming training after a winter hiatus.. 

     

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  2. The Essentials for your Open Water Kit
    Group of people swimming in open water goggles

    The Essentials for your Open Water Kit

    We all know open water swimming is good for your physical and metal health but it can be a bit daunting if you aren't sure what kit you will need. We have put together a list of the essentials for every open water kit.

    If you want more advice about how to start open water swimming click here

     

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  3. Preparing for Marathon Swims
    training for the English Channel Swim in Wellington Harbour

    Preparing for Marathon Swims

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  4. Marty's Winter Swimming Tips
    Marty's Winter Swimming Tips

    Marty's Winter Swimming Tips

    Do you like swimming in crystal-clear water under a clear blue sky, perhaps feeling like you are in an aquarium as you spot schools of fish and maybe some stingrays below or a turtle? 

    Or what about gazing at the moon, stars and planets, and seeing fireworks light up?

    Close your eyes.  Imagine you are in a tropical paradise.  Or watching New Year’s Eve Celebrations.

    Now open them.  It’s the middle of winter in Australia.  You say to yourself you’re going to have to wait until summer rolls around to do these things.

    But wait! You can experience these things swimming at your

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  5. Triathlon Series: Top Tri Prep Tips
    Triathlon Series: Top Tri Prep Tips

    Triathlon Series: Top Tri Prep Tips

    Triathlon season is in full swing and we are gettting ready for a great season!

    Our ambassadors Adam, Alana and Dave have all given there top tips in prepping for a triathlon. 

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  6. Get children back to pool
    Get children back to pool

    Get children back to pool

    Zoggs products as gift for new term

     

    After a restful and relaxing Christmas people of all ages are looking forward to getting back to the pool, myself included. Many of you parents and carers may be asking yourselves:

     

    “What do I need to help my child get back into swimming after the Christmas break?

     1. Refresh their

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  7. Designer Tips 2
    Designer Tips 2

    Designer Tips 2

    Designer’s Tips: When buying swimwear, what should I be looking for in terms of finding the right fit?

    Finding the right fit in swimwear is not just about knowing your chest, waist and hips measurements, it is also about a measurement called the ‘body loop’. This is taken using a tape measure starting from front shoulder point, in between the legs to the back and joining at shoulder point. If you have a long body, consider sizing up from your normal

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  8. Designer Tips
    Designer Tips

    Designer Tips

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  9. Top Tips for getting into Triathlons
    Top Tips for getting into Triathlons

    Top Tips for getting into Triathlons

     Feeling inspired to try something new and challenge yourself?

    Triathlon season is gearing up for the summer and we are gettting ready for a great season!

    We caught up with our Ambassador Alana recently after the Noosa Tri and asked Alana about her triathlon journey and her top tips for getting into triathlons

     


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  10. Get to Know Caitlin
    Get to Know Caitlin

    Get to Know Caitlin

    Earlier this week we caught up with Caitlin one of our ambassadors.

    This year Caitlin has completed a double crossing of Lake Taupo (80km in 28 hours), Tsuguru Strait (41.1km in 11 hours and 37 minutes) and attempted the Catalina Channel crossing (unfortunately had to stop her swim due to bad weather). 

    Caitlin is entering her second year of being an ambassador for us so here is an update of her acheivements and aspirations for the next few years.  

     

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