Great Ocean Performance

Great Ocean Performance Australian triathlon & open water swimming brand. Premium wetsuits engineered for speed, comfort

Cairns week is here! Before you head to the start line, run through this quick swim checklist to make sure race morning ...
09/06/2026

Cairns week is here! Before you head to the start line, run through this quick swim checklist to make sure race morning goes as smoothly as possible.

1. Make sure you’re comfortable zipping and unzipping quickly, and removing your suit efficiently.
2. Even a well-fitted wetsuit can cause chafing, particularly around the neck. We recommend using non-petroleum-based lubricants to protect sensitive skin and the wetsuit’s neoprene.
3. Make sure your race goggles are comfortable, clear, and have been tested in open water before race day. Always carry a spare pair!
4. There’s nothing worse than looking back on your strava to see you swam in zigs zags the whole time. Make sure you check the start, buoys locations and exit. Bonus points if you go to the swim course the day before and note any sighting landmarks.
5. Raise your heart rate up, loosen the shoulders, and shake out those nerves. Get a feel for the water and be ready to swim smooth.

To everyone racing this weekend: enjoy the experience, trust your preparation, and have a great race. Good luck from the Great Ocean Team!

07/06/2026

What a location to swim at! Check out Jesse at the Bondi Icebergs, no wetsuit needed… yet!

04/06/2026

Swimming hard is one thing. Swimming straight is another.

A few sighting tips that can save you time (and metres) in open water:

1️⃣ Know your landmarks before you start. Don’t rely on spotting the buoy from the first stroke.
2️⃣ Lift your eyes, not your whole body. Keeping your hips high reduces drag when sighting.
3️⃣ In flat conditions, combine your sighting with your breathing pattern to maintain speed.
4️⃣ Sight as often as you need to. A small loss of speed is better than swimming off course.
5️⃣ If you’re racing, find a swimmer who navigates well and sit on their feet.

The best open water swimmers aren’t always the strongest. They’re often the ones taking the shortest line.

Tag a training partner who needs to work on their sighting 👀

Start winter off on the front foot with a high intensity session of the week. Something pre planned and simple to keep m...
01/06/2026

Start winter off on the front foot with a high intensity session of the week. Something pre planned and simple to keep motivation high even in the colder months.

Remember to get one session free weekly, subscribe via the link in our bio!

Our G2 wetsuits are built for every swimmer. Performance that doesn’t gatekeep.
29/05/2026

Our G2 wetsuits are built for every swimmer. Performance that doesn’t gatekeep.

27/05/2026

Last Wednesday, one of our founders, Hamish, joined the crew at _sc for their weekly sunrise swim at Point Addis.

Good people, cold water and early starts, exactly what community swimming is about. The group meets every Wednesday at 6:30am and always welcomes new faces down for a swim.

If your local swim crew, club or community would like us to come along for a session, send us a message 🤝

24/05/2026

As the weather gets cooler, just remind yourself: the hardest part is getting in. The results will speak for themselves.

21/05/2026

Performance starts when you remove the unnecessary.
No excess. No distractions.
Just quality and functionality.

19/05/2026

Toby looking SWIFT in his Great Ocean G2!! We wish him all the best as he heads off to Europe for the next block of racing!

17/05/2026

Sleeveless performance used to come with a compromise.
Freedom through the shoulders, but water flushing through the underarms.

So we fixed it.

SealArc Construction is designed to create a natural seal beneath the arm, reducing water ingress through every phase of the stroke, without restricting movement.

Less drag. More warmth. Nothing unnecessary.

Disclaimer: Wearing your wetsuit in chlorinated pools will void its warranty and will reduce the lifespan of your wetsuit.

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