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Andre Slade meets the (un)ordinary people of the open water swimming, ocean swimming and water safety community, onshore, to talk about their adventures, lifestyle and passion for the offshore. To kick off the podcast, join Andre, Jules and little Bailey as they make the most of an opportunity of the times by travelling from Melbourne to (hopefully) Cairns. Along the way, they’re calling into open water swimming groups and meeting swimmers from the open water community to hear and share their stories. You’ll meet the characters of the open water up and down the east coast of Australia, including; the determined, the trailblazers, the crazy, the extraordinary and the completely (un)ordinary.

Location:

Australia

Description:

Andre Slade meets the (un)ordinary people of the open water swimming, ocean swimming and water safety community, onshore, to talk about their adventures, lifestyle and passion for the offshore. To kick off the podcast, join Andre, Jules and little Bailey as they make the most of an opportunity of the times by travelling from Melbourne to (hopefully) Cairns. Along the way, they’re calling into open water swimming groups and meeting swimmers from the open water community to hear and share their stories. You’ll meet the characters of the open water up and down the east coast of Australia, including; the determined, the trailblazers, the crazy, the extraordinary and the completely (un)ordinary.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Port Douglas Ocean Swimmers

1/25/2021
For the final episode in this season, Andre met up with the Port Douglas Ocean Swimmers, Queensland’s most northern ocean swimming group. -----> For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/port-douglas-ocean-swimmers/

Duration:00:24:41

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Cairns Mudcrabs et al

1/18/2021
In this episode, Andre met up with members of the Cairns Mudcrabs, Atherton Mountaineers and Malanda Aquatic Dragons at the gorgeous Lake Barrine. -----> For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/cairns-mudcrabs-et-al/

Duration:00:22:14

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Townsville Mermaids

1/11/2021
In this episode, Andre met up with the Townsville Mermaids who enjoy swimming along The Strand and post-swim slice and coffee. -----> For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/townsville-mermaids/

Duration:00:25:00

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Townsville Open Water Swimming Association (TOWSA)

1/4/2021
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. -----> For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/towsa/

Duration:00:44:03

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North Mackay Sinkers

12/28/2020
In 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. -----> For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/north-mackay-sinkers/

Duration:00:21:29

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Val Kalmikovs

12/21/2020
In this episode, Andre met up with Val Kalmikovs, the president of the Keppel Islands Swimming Association and organiser of the Swim Around Keppel. -----> For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/val-kalmikovs/

Duration:00:32:04

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Jane Howells

12/14/2020
In 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. -----> For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/jane-howells/

Duration:00:24:35

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Bargara Ocean Swimming Group

12/7/2020
In this episode, Andre met up with the Bargara ocean swimming group who swim weekly out of Bargara, a beautiful coastal suburb east of Bundaberg. -----> For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/bargara-ocean-swimming-group/

Duration:00:23:12

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Noosa Turtles

11/30/2020
In 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. -----> For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/noosa-turtles/

Duration:00:21:18

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Mooloolaba Beach Bums

11/23/2020
In 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. -----> For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/mooloolaba-beach-bums/

Duration:00:20:43

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Coolangatta Cobias

11/16/2020
In 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. -----> For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/coolangatta-cobias/

Duration:00:32:05

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Gold Coast Open Water Swimming Club

11/9/2020
In 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. -----> For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/gold-coast-open-water-swimming-club/

Duration:00:26:56

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Fabulous Five

11/4/2020
In this episode, Andre met up with the Fabulous Five, a group of mostly five ocean swimmers who swim at the jetty at Coffs Harbour. -----> For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/fabulous-five/

Duration:00:19:39

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Toronto Lake Swimmers

10/28/2020
In this episode, Andre met up with the Toronto Lake Swimmers who enjoy the freshwater and tranquillity that only a lake can provide. -----> For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/toronto-lake-swimmers/

Duration:00:25:19

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Smackerels

10/21/2020
In this episode, Andre met up with the Smackerels who are an ocean, and sometimes ocean pool, swimming group that swim out of Merewether, Newcastle. -----> For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/smackerels/

Duration:00:35:56

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Paul Lemmon

10/15/2020
In 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. -----> For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/paul-lemmon/

Duration:00:46:20

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Peninsula Ocean Swimmers

10/8/2020
In this episode, Andre met up with the Peninsula Ocean Swimmers, a close knit community of swimmers out of Umina Beach on the Central Coast. -----> For show notes, including photos and information on 'Annie and the Waves', head to https://oceanfit.com.au/peninsula-ocean-swimmers/

Duration:00:37:08

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Balmoral Socially Distanced Swimmers

10/5/2020
In 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. -----> For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/balmoral-socially-distanced-swimmers/

Duration:00:36:38

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Bondi Salties

9/30/2020
In 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. -----> For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/bondi-salties/

Duration:00:31:14

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Vlad Mravec

9/28/2020
In 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. -----> For show notes, including photos, head to https://oceanfit.com.au/vlad-mravec/

Duration:00:42:22