Ocean First - July 2018

The Latest from Ocean First

Three reasons why we teach the roll-over breath technique

Being able to take an independent breath is essential to swimming. While there are different methods of thought for how to best teach this skill, Ocean First Swim School's internationally recognized training program, Swim Schools International (SSI), teaches the roll-over breath technique for three main reasons:

Zero Waste Happy Hour on Aug 3rd

Dig your toes in the sand on Ocean First's beach and enjoy some fun in the evening sun during this special summer edition happy hour! Featuring craft beer, a vegetarian-friendly BBQ, and volleyball/spikeball/cornhole, this event is free and open to the public! August 3rd from 6-8pm at Ocean First.

Coral Restoration in St. Croix

We hear a lot of doom and gloom stories about how the ocean's coral populations are in serious trouble due to climate change. The good news is that there are a lot of people working hard to fight back against the odds and help restore the coral, including the people at the Coral Restoration Foundation (CRF) in St. Croix. In May of 2018, Ocean First and a group of divers led by Mark Duvall traveled to the Caribbean island to put their scuba skills to use doing hands-on volunteer work for CRF.

Ocean First in Grenada 2018

In June of 2018, Kellon and Jess led a group of adventurous freedivers on an apnea-only trip to the Caribbean island of Grenada. In addition to doing some serious freediving practice, they also had incredible wildlife encounters! Read Kellon's trip report here:

Rebreather Demo Weekend

Rebreathers allow you to dive longer, more safely, and closer to wildlife. During this demo weekend with Gary Boyer, you will learn about the Poseidon SE7EN rebreather and get to try it out in our pool!

August 17-18th. $50 per person. Contact us to reserve your spot!