Andre Slade
Last updated 08:04pm Thursday 08th March 2012 EST
About Andre Slade
Andre is the owner and head instructor of OceanFit which currently operates on Bondi Beach. Andre has a lifetime of ocean education and safety experience in a number of countries throughout the world, in the pool, on the beach and at management levels.
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5 Most Common Ocean Anxieties And How To Overcome Them
Andre Slade
Posted in Swimming by Andre Slade Thu, 08 Mar 2012 20:04Learn how to overcome the most common ocean anxieties…
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6 Ocean Swimming Items I Couldn't Do Without
Andre Slade
Posted in Swimming by Andre Slade Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:58These are the top six items that I swear by that make ocean swimming more enjoyable.
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- wetsuit
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Sea lice: An itchy problem
Andre Slade
Posted in Swimming by Andre Slade Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:30Have you ever been swimming in the ocean and felt like you've got an itchy bite? or come out in a rash? Chances are you've encountered sea lice...
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Ocean swimming for beginners (part 1/3): Introduction
Andre Slade
Posted in Swimming by Andre Slade Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:52New to ocean swimming or keen to get started? Learn what ocean swimming is all about in part 1 of a 3-part series on ocean swimming for beginners
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Where to swim when not between the flags
Andre Slade
Posted in Swimming by Andre Slade Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:25Swimming between the flags on the beach is not for everyone, but where do you swim if you're determined to swim on an unpatrolled beach?
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Safety plea from OceanFit & Deano from Bondi Rescue (video)
Andre Slade
Posted in Swimming by Andre Slade Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:06Too many people have already drowned this summer, Deano sends a plea to take care around water and introduces the Ocean Responsibility Code
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How far could you swim out to sea alone?
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Posted in Swimming by Andre Slade Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:53Think you're pretty confident in the ocean? How far could you swim out to sea before anxiety got the better of you? Where's you're limit?
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Why you shouldn't ocean swim after rain
Andre Slade
Posted in Swimming by Andre Slade Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:32Learn why it's not a great idea to ocean swim after rain, the nasties you can expect and what you can do to help reduce the environmental impact caused by development...
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The complete swimmers shoulder video series
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Posted in Swimming by Andre Slade Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:13Don't go into summer with a dodgy shoulder. Check out the complete swimmers shoulder video series by Nick Marshall from Surf Life Physio.
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VIDEO: Learn how to sight for ocean swimming
Andre Slade
Posted in Swimming by Andre Slade Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:30Learn the important 'sighting' technique that will keep you on track in your ocean swimming.
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