Tips & Safety Advice For Your Next Ocean Swim | Sea Swimming For Beginners

[@gtn]

Where is your favourite place to swim? Let us know by leaving a comment!

[@parttroll1]

Had a great time swimming and body boarding on Coca Beach in Florida way back in 2000.

[@tombowman5281]

In mountain tarns

[@tonythomas8435]

love swimming in the ocean but i always swim parallel to shore.

[@vandriolo]

Praia da Costa, Vila Velha/ES, Brazil

[@redarrow2912]

Tony Thomas Me too. I live in Malta & swim 2km a day between May & November. I don't swim if it's so deep that I can't see the bottom.

[@Jeppelelle]

I'm probably the worlds fastest swimmer, if a seaweed or anything touches me while swimming it freaks me out so you bet your ass i will start running on water

[@heatherfell_oly]

I don't think you're alone on that one.

[@goated-yt2370]

😂😂😂👍

[@lunchmoney1545]

Haha this foo funny

[@DontComeBack.]

Yeah nice 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Beautiful_Sound_1995]

Well if you're running on the water then that's not swimming.

[@derspen]

Love swimming in the ocean

[@mayur_old4397]

Just 2ml seawater inside my mouth is enough to make my stomach cramp up, badly

[@sandeepsuresh7670]

👌

[@jamestiburon443]

I used to swim about 100 yards off the coast in San Diego. 1 day, a 14 foot Tiger shark swam under me by about 10 feet. I am haunted by those stripes. I expected to be attacked any second on my fast 5 minutes to shore. I only swim in pools now. Lol

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Cap

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@@miguelpina5594 ???

[@chrisgumapac8610]

sharks are very peacefull but they can bite but coconuts kill more people lol

[@QueenMakeda1]

I've always been comfortable swimming in the pools no matter the dept but whenever I go to the beach I never swim as freely due to my fear of getting caught in a rip tide or a real strong current. But after I watched this video, you all took away a lot of my fear I have about swimming in the ocean. I feel a lot more knowledgeable and comfortable with the ocean. But I'm definitely going to consult waaay more with my local lifeguards and surfers. Awesome video guys, thank you so much 🤙🏽🤙🏽💙💙🌊

[@giovannygutierrez4930]

Thank you I just crossed the U.S.-Mexico border from Imperial Beach into Tijuana. I swam around the wall that goes into the pacific ocean and landed back in playas de Tijuana and met up with a friend. Mexico is more fun to go to. On fridays the lines are hours log but not if you swim.

[@nickchung8961]

Underrated comment

[@patrick7228]

I've always been scared as hell to swim in the ocean so much respect to those that do!

[@heatherfell_oly]

The sea should always be treated with respect but give it a go with some friends, take things slowly and you'll find the enjoyement, trust me.

[@sahelamiri2191]

Heather Fell yes it’s very true today I went to an ocean .. there were many dangerous currents I was scared to go but when I saw other kids going then I said when someone smaller can do it then why can’t I ? And then i was enjoying over there until the lifeguards said everyone to come out of the ocean since there was a storm ! It was really good experience!

[@poopandpee123]

@@heatherfell_oly how do i make the salt water not burn my eyes though? like i got the tiniest bit of salt water in my eyes when i was at the beach and it started burning like crazy i had to get out and dry my eyes with my towel. thats really the only thing stopping me from going in and swimming, oh and getting water in my nose but i can get nose plugs or something.

[@heatherfell_oly]

@@poopandpee123 Goggles all the way!

[@lunchmoney1545]

Yes facts me to but I'm contemplating on join a meet up that swims in the ocean to over come my fears

[@arabiclive007]

i can swim all day in ocean but i am afraid of the creatures that lives inside it

[@sqmp446]

Salty water and low visibility, makes it more challenging, pool is nothing

[@Mostfasyam]

Swimming in salt water such as seas and oceans is easier than swimming in fresh water such as pools and rivers.

[@rayane--21pilots8]

@@Mostfasyam right riiight that's why competition are in swimming pool

[@jzjzjzj]

@@rayane--21pilots8 it kinda is once you get past the waves as salt water can be more dense and easy to float in if there arent many waves

[@islaxx4365]

I never knew it was dangerous I oop I just yeet my self in

[@petterikaristo9528]

Wonderful channel, thank you! I would love to see some content of everyday people training for their first triathlon, exceeding their limits etc. Maybe even first time ironmans and also really beginners. How they feel, how they practise, how much, what gear they use and so on. :) Greetings, Low-budget beginner

[@jannievictor]

I'm in the process of starting something like that to help the beginner runner and triathlete. Things that the really "slow/beginner" guy can relate to.

[@Recon6]

I am afraid of swimming away from the beach. A small shark was under me. I wear goggles when I swim so I will not go far out anymore. Also depends wear you are watch out for jelly fish

[@DB-sm2do]

If you aren't sure what a rip looks like : At 3 minutes in video look for the rip pretty much in the middle of the beach. Good to see you asked the lifeguards. If you haven't done sea swimming before, look for your local surf lifesaving club to do a season with. You'll probably learn a lot and may even find a new sport/passion... And get to think about buying more toys!

[@michaelvamper5793]

I recently had the chance to swimm in the ocean and i loved it

[@evielune]

Looks like it wasn't your last time since then ;)

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[@yiannis_christodoulou]

Thanks for the video its great. For me was at the World Aquathlon championships in 2016 in Cozumel. Clear sea and got to see a turtle swim past me while racing.

[@jaydesimone4297]

This is great general info! It would be awesome to have a follow-up video with stroke and breathing information, too. I've been trying to swim in the ocean and struggle with a mouthful of water every time a swell comes in at the same time I'm catching a breath. It would be great to see some stroke/breathing techniques to maximize movement through the water as well as minimizing mouthfuls of water rather than air.

[@debsagan8469]

Try breathing earlier in your stroke.

[@jannievictor]

All three my Ironmans (1X full and 2x 70.3) have been at the coast of South Africa. I live 600km from the coast and it's not fun getting there and being met with really rough seas. All 3 times. I unfortunately only swim because I have to... The rules say I must.... :-)

[@heatherfell_oly]

VR racing might be for you, the swim is replaced with a run.

[@jannievictor]

@@heatherfell_oly I've done the #7. Getting fit again after the lockdown. I always complain about the swim. But it's so rewarding when you do get out of the sea and your race actually starts. 💪

[@matthewwoerner2642]

Love Gulf of Mexico F.L. and not like other people who are safely close to shoe. For me I have too get adrenaline Rush.so I try to get out at night and swim straight out until the dolphins start swim with me. What a great feeling 😜

[@abusement_park]

Hahaha

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[@andrewharichandran3465]

Amen!

[@DiveMonkey24]

Started doing ocean swims in December last year after moving to Port Elizabeth. Love swimming at Hobie Beach and can't wait to get back in the water when these lockdown regulations are finally sorted out here in South Africa!

[@heatherfell_oly]

What a lovely part of the world for sea swimming.

[@jamestiburon443]

You are asking to be killed by a shark. I DOUBT you have figured out your reaction to when you die. I also bet you don't read books. Just your cell phone.

[@robbiewaldron1661]

Is it recommended to use a wetsuit in the ocean regardless of the water temperature?

[@andrewharichandran3465]

Look up benefits: float easier, warm, self-confidence in water, repels water to make you swim faster, respect that shows you are serious to others, compression on muscles body has a benefit too

[@jzjzjzj]

@@andrewharichandran3465 also expensive

[@julioCesar-lb6un]

How do you guys avoid hitting your legs on corals or stuff you can’t see when getting to open water?

[@sou-o-identificador-do-youtube]

I lied to the military that I knew how to swim and now I know that I fucked up

[@skateskape]

I think I gotta stick to the pool for now

[@imterribee]

Um... Did I miss the part where you said what to do if you see a shark? 🦈🤔

[@ma_zyc]

You're not the only one who missed it :)

[@heatherfell_oly]

I was wondering if that would come up, of course be aware of the waters close to you, it's not something we need to deal with in the UK.

[@Astro_s1]

It is on where u live. It isn't easy to see a shark and especially at attacking one

[@Bibisbis]

I’m scared of ocean since any shark or anything I can’t swim fast and I’d panick, so idk why I’m here 💀

[@Scorpiorisingtwo]

I fell of a banana boat when I was 13 and felt a fin touch my back and I never forgot that since. I only liked when the school of manta rays swam through me.

[@wataki2]

Sounds like he's saying a little boy

[@adrianmayhew6835]

Good to see a bit of Devon coastline with Hilly. Solid advice🤙.

[@heatherfell_oly]

Thanks Adrian, a treat to film in my home county.

[@The_classicnoob]

Well done Heather.. you really do a great job..thank you

[@heatherfell_oly]

Thanks Thomas, hopefully we'll get more people enjoying sea swimming safel.

[@Anna-oj9dq]

I can’t wait to get back to swimming! I would love to try open water swimming but I’ve never done it before so want to wait for my coach!!

[@annawilkinson6837]

Open water swimming scares me

[@fitfunfun2555]

You just gotta breath!

[@Anna-oj9dq]

Fitfun Fun and swim!!

[@montyvictoria8878]

Victoria Wilkinson same!!

[@heatherfell_oly]

Check out our beginner open water videos too for some more specific tips.

[@pauladam9317]

Thank you. That was good info.

[@rugby4528]

Always swim with a friend. Next shot a person going swimming by herself🤭.

[@blackthought6133]

The ocean is unforgiving !!!!!!!

[@user-dr4sv6vy1l]

Is that Croyde bay?

[@GabrielCalva-se9od]

I used to swam a bit when I was in college I was a rookie but I swam fast, when I got married I went to the Galápagos Islands for our honey moon, we dove and snorkeled a lot there, one day my wife freaked out while we were snorkeling among small sharks (tintoreras) she swam so fast she left me alone with the sharks I couldn't continue swiming cause i was laughing incontrolably, when she reached the boat she jumped on it like a sea lion.

[@ranjannayak7511]

So many variables to consider! I will just stick to swimming in my inflatable pool 😅

[@persianmusic9076]

crazy music

[@MatthewAtkinson]

What about sharks? lol

[@wataki2]

I know

[@Astro_s1]

You won't find sharks that easy. It is on where u live. If u live in mediterian sea u won't find. If u live in an ocean don't worry many sharks are friendly

[@youssoufkamil1190]

@@Astro_s1 I saw one recently in the Red Sea and i was scared shit.... freaked out

[@fatbongripz4207]

yeah but i dont have any friends. and my family is always busy so i have to go alone. will make sure to bring a life jacket

[@JustJane1972]

Great video. I live by the sea and would advise estuary knowledge. As our waters go out fully (gower peninsula) and come in again via strips which catch people out every year.

[@aliwaqas5168]

Today 3 people died in front of my eyes at the beach of Naples italy..it was terrible incident 😢.

[@tylerfilkens5842]

i went on a cruise wonce and they used salt water in the pools like dummies so i got real bad chafing

[@shineisle2263]

🙏🌹❤🇱🇰👍

[@alexcya7978]

I want to do this so bad but...I have Thasslophobia 😫

[@marknicola3336]

Thanks for this information. I've been learning to ocean swim gradually and yesterday went for a longer one, which raised a lot of new questions. This video answered the one about how to identify a rip while already in the water... Thank you!

[@jamestiburon443]

But I have some fins in my life

[@chrisdawes3944]

good vibes :)

[@vizguru]

What are your favorite swimming gloves?

[@bbqworld2103]

Great info thanks

[@titaniumdiveknife]

Very informative stuff. Well done.

[@katharinajohn1339]

THANK YOU

[@f.rdizzy649]

Whats day bree

[@kokobeware525]

Great video

[@RmsQueenElizabeth]

Beach

[@slipnpitch1894]

Anglesey. Beautiful

[@jameshallfishing3377]

I love ocean swimming. Just wondering though. When the water gets to warm for a wetsuit what to wear to protect yourself from sea creatures?

[@rolandcottle4]

Get yourself a big bottle of shaving foam for jellyfish stings. I swim everyday in Ireland and the jellyfish are out at the moment. Works a treat

[@bunnyman6321]

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[@alisontriathlonlover]

Great tips 👌thank you 😀

[@a.4016]

🥰❤🥰

[@sarsaparillasunset3873]

If the rip tide takes u to the United States, you'd save the cost of the air ticket

[@sharps757]

first comment

[@TriWongTRI]

2nd!

[@samk8847]

Thanks dear !🙂

[@shahbazfawbush]

So what if I want to go swimming in the ocean but I don't have anyone to swim with me? How can I mitigate the risk? Eg if a I take a tow float or other inflatable and a whistle, compass, and smartphone in a ziplock. Would that be enough to replace the benefit of swimming with someone else?

[@Mostfasyam]

Swimming in places that contain marine lifeguards suffices. I can say that it gives you 95% safety, and then you can take your own precautions by checking the weather and making sure the area is safe. Ask the lifeguard how far you can swim and other things you mentioned, but the most important thing is the presence of a marine lifeguard.