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OCEAN: SAFETY | AWARNESS | CONFIDENCE | FITNESS | SWIMMING | BEACH CULTURE

A new fun, interactive and educational beach website has been launched by OceanFit just in time for summer!

The bright and easy to navigate free website focuses on ocean awareness, confidence and fitness, including the popular summer sport of ocean swimming, and is targeted at children and adults.

Visitors can enjoy learning through a range of How To videos and Pro Blogs, and there is also an ocean events calendar and practical programs available.

OceanFit founder Andre Slade said it’s all about providing opportunities for people who love the beach to learn more and make it a bigger part of their lifestyle.

“The beach is Australia’s favourite playground in summer and there’s so many ways to enjoy it, and just as importantly to enjoy it safely,” said Slade.

“For some people the beach has been a part of their life from a young age, but for others the beach is a special place they visit maybe once or twice a year. “

“This website is all about giving the regulars tips to improve their ocean experiences, and for the irregulars, it’s a place they can learn all about beach culture and how to stay safe and become more confident.”

There’s a huge range of How To videos that cover topics like how to put on a swim cap, be a beached whale, make a sand angel, bodysurf, dive under waves and ocean swimming tips such as how to wade, dolphin dive and sight – with many more to come.

You can even learn how to get changed under your towel in public!

A number of ocean experts, including Bondi Rescues Dean ‘Deano’ Gladstone, Rob ‘Dr Rip’ Brander and Professional surf Ironman Tom Atkinson provide Pro Blogs covering a range of ocean-related topics from the point of view of a Lifeguard, Scientist and Ironman among many more.

Keen ocean swimmers can also keep up to date with the latest ocean-based events and there’s practical programs to get involved in as well for all ages and abilities.

Slade hopes the website can become a portal for people looking to make the ocean a bigger part of their lives and to get the most enjoyment out of it when they are there – whether they’re visiting daily, monthly or yearly.

“The idea is to continually update the site with awesome content that people can learn from and enjoy” said Slade.

“It’s not about always telling people to be safe, we hear that all the time and it’s important, but this website is about giving people helpful and practical advice on how they can become more confident so they can actually enjoy it more and to really enhance their ocean lifestyles.”

“We’re going to have fun with it, because the beach should be about having as much fun as possible! – watch this space there’s some really cool videos coming up this summer.”

Subscribers to the free OceanFit email receive weekly emails full of helpful advice and tips about the beach.

You can check it out at www.oceanfit.com.au.