Women In The Ocean
Empower yourself with the skills and confidence to conquer the ocean! Join SSG Multisports and Fitsets Coaching for a transformative journey in open water swimming, designed exclusively for women.
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We’re taking a short break after our latest program, but the next session will be later in 2025. Want to be the first to know? Register your interest below!
About the Program
The Women in the Ocean program is a 4-week coaching series to help women of all levels master ocean swimming. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, our small group sessions (max 12 participants) offer a safe, supportive environment to learn and grow. Led by Coach Paul from Fitsets, this program has already empowered women to swim confidently in events like the Moreton Bay Swim 2025.
What You’ll
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Core Skills: Pacing, breathing, sighting, drafting, and swimming in a pack.
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Technique: Refine your form with drills like "Zombie Arms" and video reviews.
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Confidence: Swim up to 2 km in open water, sight accurately, and draft with ease.
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Community: Build lasting connections with like-minded women.
Program Schedule
Join us for four transformative sessions, with a contingency to extend to 6 weeks if weather impacts scheduling:
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Session 1: Pool Session – Saturday, at Emily Seebohm Aquatic Centre (technique focus with video review).
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Session 2: Ocean Familiarization – Saturday, at Suttons Beach, Redcliffe.
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Session 3: Open Water Skills – Saturday, at Suttons Beach, Redcliffe.
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Session 4: SSG Group Swim – Sunday, at Suttons Beach, Redcliffe (supported swim, optional time trial).
What to Bring
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Mandatory: Swimwear, swim goggles, swim cap, towel, sunscreen, and a sense of adventure!
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Optional: Fins, rashie, nutrition, and drinking water.
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Provided: Branded swim cap and tow-float (included in the program fee).
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Not Allowed: Non-bodywear flotation devices (e.g., pull buoys, pool noodles).
What Participants Say
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“For the first time ever, I was given advice on my technique that was simple to implement and made a real difference in the water. My confidence improved, and I met some lovely like-minded women. A number of us entered the Moreton Bay Swim 2025—it was great to have the skills to compete in rough conditions!”
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“It was great to see the underwater film of my swimming. The drills like ‘zombie arms’ made us laugh as well as being excellent cues. We could feel our own improvement—and we all survived the Moreton Bay Swim. Definitely join if you’ve been thinking about it!”
— Joanne Rogers
Get Involved
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Cost: $120 per person (includes swim cap and tow-float).
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Next Program: We’re planning the next Women in the Ocean program for later in 2025. Register your interest to be the first to know when registration opens!
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Questions? Email us at suttonsswimgroup@gmail.com or comment on our socials.
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Watch our feedback video on YouTube: Learn More
Frequently Asked Questions
What experience do I need? If you can swim 100 meters in a pool, you’re ready for the program!
Can I do this? Yes, you can! The pool session allows you to stand, and beach sessions are closely supervised near the shore. You’ve got this!
What safety measures are in place? We provide lifeguards, support swimmers, tow-floats, and sighting buoys. A risk assessment is conducted before each session.