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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.
Episodes
Sep 24, 2020
Sep 24, 2020
37 min
In 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/
Sep 21, 2020
Sep 21, 2020
18 min
In 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/
Sep 17, 2020
Sep 17, 2020
49 min
In 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/
Sep 14, 2020
Sep 14, 2020
27 min
In 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/
Sep 10, 2020
Sep 10, 2020
30 min
In 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/
Sep 7, 2020
Sep 7, 2020
24 min
In 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/
Sep 3, 2020
Sep 3, 2020
33 min
In 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/
Aug 31, 2020
Aug 31, 2020
24 min
In 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/
Aug 27, 2020
Aug 27, 2020
18 min
In 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/
Aug 24, 2020
Aug 24, 2020
23 min
In 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/