The Sport ReportOcean swimming
Ocean swimming: getting through the shore break and going long
Ocean swims start with a run through the shore break and end with a long swim through chop, ideally followed by a very good coffee. Here's what to wear, from open-water races to your local ocean pool.
What ocean swimming asks of your swimmers
You run in through waves, dive under the shore break, then settle into long, steady strokes in moving water. Your swimwear has to stay put through the entry and not rub or shift over the distance.
The top
Your shoulders rotate through every stroke, so you want straps that stay put without a neck tie. The Racer has crossback straps and an under-band, double lined with no padding.
The bottom
A snug brief keeps drag down on long swims. Swim shorts give you more coverage for the run in and out.
Cold water and chafe
When it's cold, plenty of ocean swimmers go wetsuit, with smooth swimwear underneath. Over longer distances, fitted pieces rub a lot less than loose ones.
Sea to pool
Our fabric is chlorine resistant, so it goes from the sea to the ocean pool to the council pool without losing its shape.
Shop the pieces
Racer
Crossback straps for long strokes and surf entries.
Shop Racer →Brazilian
Reversible and cheeky, with less fabric in the water.
Shop Brazilian →Scungies
Low-rise with a thick fold-over waistband.
Shop Scungies →Everything's on presale right now, which is our way of keeping waste out of it — we only cut what's actually been ordered, so nothing ends up sitting in a warehouse or marked down into landfill. Estimated to ship early December. We'll email you if anything changes.