Shows
ONSHORE by OceanFitPort Douglas Ocean SwimmersFor the final episode in this season, Andre met up with the Port Douglas Ocean Swimmers, Queensland’s most northern ocean swimming group.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/port-douglas-ocean-swimmers/
2021-01-2524 minONSHORE by OceanFitCairns Mudcrabs et alIn this episode, Andre met up with members of the Cairns Mudcrabs, Atherton Mountaineers and Malanda Aquatic Dragons at the gorgeous Lake Barrine.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/cairns-mudcrabs-et-al/
2021-01-1922 minONSHORE by OceanFitTownsville MermaidsIn this episode, Andre met up with the Townsville Mermaids who enjoy swimming along The Strand and post-swim slice and coffee.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/townsville-mermaids/
2021-01-1125 minONSHORE by OceanFitTownsville Open Water Swimming Association (TOWSA)In this episode, Andre met up with John Barett and Kylee de Roy of the Townsville Open Water Swimming Association (TOWSA) and organisers of the Magnetic Island Swim.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/towsa/
2021-01-0544 minONSHORE by OceanFitNorth Mackay SinkersIn this episode, Andre met up with Dan and Sue of the North Mackay Sinkers who take a real keen interest in open water swimming up in North Queensland.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/north-mackay-sinkers/
2020-12-2821 minONSHORE by OceanFitVal KalmikovsIn this episode, Andre met up with Val Kalmikovs, the president of the Keppel Islands Swimming Association and organiser of the Swim Around Keppel.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/val-kalmikovs/
2020-12-2132 minONSHORE by OceanFitJane HowellsIn this episode, Andre met up with Jane Howells, an open water swimmer in Yeppoon who is regularly the only one ocean swimming in the gorgeous Cooee Bay.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/jane-howells/
2020-12-1424 minONSHORE by OceanFitBargara Ocean Swimming GroupIn this episode, Andre met up with the Bargara ocean swimming group who swim weekly out of Bargara, a beautiful coastal suburb east of Bundaberg.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/bargara-ocean-swimming-group/
2020-12-0723 minONSHORE by OceanFitNoosa TurtlesIn this episode, Andre met up with the Noosa Turtles, a great bunch of older blokes who love their daily swim, mateship, and banter down at Main Beach Noosa Heads.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/noosa-turtles/
2020-11-3021 minONSHORE by OceanFitMooloolaba Beach BumsIn this episode, Andre met up with the Mooloolaba Beach Bums, a diverse group of ocean swimmers who enjoy daily swims in the heart of the Sunshine Coast.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/mooloolaba-beach-bums/
2020-11-2420 minONSHORE by OceanFitCoolangatta CobiasIn this episode, Andre met up with the Coolangatta Cobias, who, much like the impressive local blackfish they're named after, roam the ocean in the tropical waters of south-east Queensland.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/coolangatta-cobias/
2020-11-1632 minONSHORE by OceanFitGold Coast Open Water Swimming ClubIn this episode, Andre met up with the Gold Coast Open Water Swimming Club who enjoy swimming along the endless golden beaches of the Gold Coast.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/gold-coast-open-water-swimming-club/
2020-11-0926 minONSHORE by OceanFitFabulous FiveIn this episode, Andre met up with the Fabulous Five, a group of mostly five ocean swimmers who swim at the jetty at Coffs Harbour.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/fabulous-five/
2020-11-0519 minONSHORE by OceanFitToronto Lake SwimmersIn this episode, Andre met up with the Toronto Lake Swimmers who enjoy the freshwater and tranquillity that only a lake can provide.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/toronto-lake-swimmers/
2020-10-2925 minONSHORE by OceanFitSmackerelsIn this episode, Andre met up with the Smackerels who are an ocean, and sometimes ocean pool, swimming group that swim out of Merewether, Newcastle.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/smackerels/
2020-10-2235 minONSHORE by OceanFitPaul LemmonIn this episode, Andre met up with Paul Lemmon, a masters swimming & lifesaving champion and coach who embodies everything it means to be a masters athlete.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/paul-lemmon/
2020-10-1546 minONSHORE by OceanFitPeninsula Ocean SwimmersIn this episode, Andre met up with the Peninsula Ocean Swimmers, a close knit community of swimmers out of Umina Beach on the Central Coast.
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For show notes, including photos and information on 'Annie and the Waves', head to https://oceanfit.com.au/peninsula-ocean-swimmers/
2020-10-0837 minONSHORE by OceanFitBalmoral Socially Distanced SwimmersIn this episode, Andre met up with the Balmoral Socially Distanced Swimmers who are a small group of girlfriends who've switched the pool for the open water without looking back.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/balmoral-socially-distanced-swimmers/
2020-10-0536 minONSHORE by OceanFitBondi SaltiesIn this episode, Andre met up with Henry and Frank of the Bondi Salties, the classic young group of ocean swimmers you'd expect to find on the iconic Bondi Beach.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/bondi-salties/
2020-10-0131 minONSHORE by OceanFitVlad MravecIn this episode, Andre met up with Vlad Mravec, who is well known for being the go-to coach for long-distance open water swimming in Sydney.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/vlad-mravec/
2020-09-2842 minONSHORE by OceanFitCyril Baldock OAMIn this episode, Andre met up with Cyril Baldock OAM, a world-record-breaking marathon swimmer and Bondi Surf Club life member.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/cyril-baldock/
2020-09-2437 minONSHORE by OceanFitBabewatchIn this episode, Andre met up with Ali Smith from Babewatch, a youth-focused swim group in Manly who harness the healing power of the ocean.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/babewatch/
2020-09-2118 minONSHORE by OceanFitRobert 'Chappo' ChapmanIn this episode, Andre met up with 2 x Australian Surf Ironman Champion Robert 'Chappo' Chapman, to harness invaluable insights into what it takes to be a great ocean athlete.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/robert-chapman/
2020-09-1749 minONSHORE by OceanFitShark Island Psycho SwimmersIn this episode, Andre met up with the Shark Island Psycho Swimmers who are aptly named for their daily morning swim around Cronulla's Shark Island.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/shark-island-psycho-swimmers/
2020-09-1427 minONSHORE by OceanFitWerri Point SwimmersIn this episode, Andre met up with the Werri Point Swimmers, a thriving community-minded group in Gerringong who enjoy an aquatic playground like no other.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/werri-point-swimmers/
2020-09-1030 minONSHORE by OceanFitMinnamurra River SwimmersIn this episode, Andre met up with Minnamurra River swimmers Angela Hay and Angela Brady to talk about life as a river swimmer.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/minnamurra-river-swimmers/
2020-09-0724 minONSHORE by OceanFitMichelle BootesIn this episode, Andre met up with Michelle Bootes, the founder of the Same Wave initiative that opens up surf lifesaving to people with disabilities.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/michelle-bootes/
2020-09-0333 minONSHORE by OceanFitMerimbula MerpeopleIn this episode, Andre met up with the Merimbula Merpeople, an all-seasons group who are most likely the most southern ocean swimming group in New South Wales.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/merimbula-merpeople/
2020-08-3124 minONSHORE by OceanFitTanya SuggettIn this episode, Andre met up with Tanya Suggett, who can be found open water swimming all-year-round in Warrnambool and who is a key player in growing the sport locally.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/tanya-suggett/
2020-08-2718 minONSHORE by OceanFitJohn SheelyIn this episode, Andre met up with John Sheely, Warrnambool's open water swimming botanist who’s on swim 93 of 100 consecutive winter swims.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/john-sheely/
2020-08-2423 minONSHORE by OceanFitGavin RaffertyIn this episode, Andre met up with Gavin Rafferty, one of only two people to have swum in every one of the iconic Lorne Pier To Pub ocean swim events.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/gavin-rafferty/
2020-08-2031 minONSHORE by OceanFitGrant SiedleIn this episode, Andre met up with Grant Siedle, a Melbourne-based open water event organiser and coach responsible for some of Victoria's most innovative open water swim events.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/grant-siedle/
2020-08-1740 minONSHORE by OceanFitNorm Farmer AMIn this episode, Andre met up with Norm Farmer AM, a Grand Knight of the International Lifesaving Federation who has dedicated his entire career to national and international water safety.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/norm-farmer-am/
2020-08-1256 minONSHORE by OceanFitDon WarnerDon Warner is a Canadian who's called Melbourne home for more than 40 years, a Brighton Iceberger and the author of 'Beyond The Tip - Tales of the Icebergers of Brighton'
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/don-warner/
2020-08-1028 minONSHORE by OceanFitJohn LoccoIn this episode, Andre met up with John Locco, the founder of Melbourne's famous Brighton Icebergers and who has braved the icy waters of Brighton nearly every day since 1973.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/john-locco/
2020-07-2927 minONSHORE by OceanFitJohn Van WisseIn this episode, Andre met up John Van Wisse, a champion marathon swimmer from Melbourne with an esteemed international career competing and coaching in the sport.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/john-van-wisse/
2020-07-2944 minONSHORE by OceanFitAnnette DunphyIn this episode, Andre met up with Annette Dunphy, who at 81, lays claim to the title of the oldest Brighton Iceberger, having swum at the baths for more than 40 years.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/annette-dunphy/
2020-07-2828 minONSHORE by OceanFitDee GreenwoodIn this episode, Andre met up with Dee Greenwood, a self-confessed ‘crusty mermaid’ who, like the bathing boxes, is a colourful open water swimmer out of Dendy Beach in Brighton, Melbourne.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/dee-greenwood/
2020-07-2828 minONSHORE by OceanFitBay Open Water SwimmersFor Andre's very first interview, he met up with Suzette Sutton, Rob Wilton, Peter Hendricks, Julie Slattery, Yvonne Mooyman and Anja Ahale, a super hardy bunch of cold water swimmers from the Bay Open Water Swimmers group in Black Rock, in the Bayside area of Melbourne’s Port Phillip Bay.
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For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/bay-open-water-swimmers/
2020-07-2730 min
SWIMMING WITH THE PODOcean swimming... trainingAndre Slade runs OceanFit, which is an open water swim school run at Bondi Beach. Andre has been involved in ocean swimming for a long time, and knows a thing or two about ocean swimming training, tactics and skills. He's also started a surf life saving magazine and written surf life saving policy.
Songs in this episode - all licensed under a Creative Commons License
Beach Buggy Ride - SIRPRICE
Acoustic Breeze - Bensound
Hot Mustard - S Strong
Sapphire - Tobu
2018-04-0344 min
SWIMMING WITH THE PODOcean swimming... trainingAndre Slade runs OceanFit, which is an open water swim school run at Bondi Beach. Andre has been involved in ocean swimming for a long time, and knows a thing or two about ocean swimming training, tactics and skills. He's also started a surf life saving magazine and written surf life saving policy. Songs in this episode - all licensed under a Creative Commons LicenseBeach Buggy Ride - SIRPRICEAcoustic Breeze - BensoundHot Mustard - S StrongSapphire - Tobu2018-04-0344 min