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Aerial view of a wetsuit-clad open water swimmer with an orange tow float cutting through sparkling turquoise New Zealand ocean waters at golden hour.

Open Water Swimming NZ: Gear Up for the 2026/20...

Your complete guide to open water swimming in New Zealand, covering the 2025/26 Ocean Swim Series calendar, essential gear including wetsuits, goggles, and tow floats, plus training tips and safety...

Open Water Swimming NZ: Gear Up for the 2026/20...

Your complete guide to open water swimming in New Zealand, covering the 2025/26 Ocean Swim Series calendar, essential gear including wetsuits, goggles, and tow floats, plus training tips and safety...

A black wetsuit hanging on a wooden rack outdoors, dripping with water in warm afternoon coastal light.

How to Care for Your Wetsuit After Every Swim

Premium neoprene is softer and more flexible, but also more fragile. Learn the essential post-swim care routine that can extend your wetsuit's lifespan from months to years, covering rinsing, drying,...

How to Care for Your Wetsuit After Every Swim

Premium neoprene is softer and more flexible, but also more fragile. Learn the essential post-swim care routine that can extend your wetsuit's lifespan from months to years, covering rinsing, drying,...

A swimrun athlete in a wetsuit climbing out of the ocean onto rocky coastal terrain with dramatic New Zealand headlands in the background.

Swimrun in Aotearoa: Gear, Events & How to Start

Swimrun is one of the fastest-growing endurance sports in the world, and Aotearoa is building its own scene from the ground up. Here's everything Kiwi athletes need to know about...

Swimrun in Aotearoa: Gear, Events & How to Start

Swimrun is one of the fastest-growing endurance sports in the world, and Aotearoa is building its own scene from the ground up. Here's everything Kiwi athletes need to know about...

Do you need chlorine resistant swimwear?

Do you need chlorine resistant swimwear?

Swimming is an incredible way to stay active and healthy. But if you’re not wearing the right type of swimsuit, it won’t be as enjoyable. Chlorine resistant swimwear can make...

Do you need chlorine resistant swimwear?

Swimming is an incredible way to stay active and healthy. But if you’re not wearing the right type of swimsuit, it won’t be as enjoyable. Chlorine resistant swimwear can make...

Why is Technical Swimwear so much Faster than ordinary togs?

Why is Technical Swimwear so much Faster than o...

Whether you are an aspiring competitive swimmer or a recreational swimmer, technical racing swimwear can make a significant difference in your speed and performance in the pool. But why? What...

Why is Technical Swimwear so much Faster than o...

Whether you are an aspiring competitive swimmer or a recreational swimmer, technical racing swimwear can make a significant difference in your speed and performance in the pool. But why? What...

Do you need a wetsuit for open water swimming?

Do you need a wetsuit for open water swimming?

Open water swimming can be an incredibly rewarding experience. The sights, sounds, and sensations are unique to this type of swimming. However, it’s important that you have the right gear...

Do you need a wetsuit for open water swimming?

Open water swimming can be an incredibly rewarding experience. The sights, sounds, and sensations are unique to this type of swimming. However, it’s important that you have the right gear...