The Desert Swimmer
This article is a book review of, "The Desert Swimmer" by Brendan Cullen with Paul Mitchell.
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Learning & Resources
Historical Swimming
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Water Conditions & Data
Learning & Resources
Inspirational Stories
Learning & Resources
Local Community & Clubs
Historical Swimming
Ed Scanlon
Between the Flags Beach Safety
Australian beaches are beautiful and unpredictable in equal measure. Here we re-state Surf Life Saving Australia's beach safety messages in their own words — the seven top tips, the flags, the lifeguards' advice, and what to do if a rip has you.
20 Seconds: What you should know about kids & water
Drowning is one of the leading causes of unintentional death for Australian children, and it happens in seconds, in silence, and in water shallower than most people imagine. Here is what the evidence says about why kids are at risk — and the four things that actually prevent it.
The oldest pool
Built in the 1880s, the oldest pool and swimming club in Australia is the Dawn Fraser Baths. It is a tidal saltwater pool located in Elkington Park, Balma…
On the bottom
In a recent swim, my swim buddy discussed the different starfish. It was delightful to learn that the 11 arm starfish were local ones, not the purplish inv…
Brighton Icebergers - wind & swell at swims
Our site [seaswims.club](https://seaswims.club) records sea temperatures automatically from a swimmer's smartwatch, but it also takes manual recordings of the temperature, swell, clar…
RBYC Brighton Icebergers Sea Temperatures
Some all-year-round swimmers record their open-water swims at Royal Brighton Yacht Club (RBYC) on their smartwatches. They use Garmin watches that also au…
Social Open Water Swim Group Liability
Local open-water swimming groups are dynamic entities. They often begin with just a handful of regulars, gradually expanding. As these swimmers become fitt…
Channeling - Swimming from Ordinary to Extraordinary
This article is a book review of, "Channeling - Swimming from Ordinary to Extraordinary"
Immerse
This article is a book review of, "Immerse". Author; Fiona Basile. Published 2023; 144 pages, AU$89.99.
Portsea Surf Life Saving - The Club House
This article is a book review of, "The Club House - 70 Years of Building The Portsea Surf Life Saving Club"
Beatrice Kerr Australia's Champion Lady Swimmer & Diver
Beatrice Kerr was a swimmer and aquatic performer originally from Albert Park in Victoria.