<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[SEA Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Providing Australians with the best surf lessons and education to enable everyone to safely and confidently enjoy beaches for leisure and sport!]]></description><link>https://www.sea-australia-bookings.com.au/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 05:48:07 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.sea-australia-bookings.com.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[School holidays surfing begins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our first programs in over 6 months since Covid. Great to see the kids out in the water again. Book your kids into a program]]></description><link>https://www.sea-australia-bookings.com.au/post/school-holidays-surfing-begins</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f729c826ad4150017b13102</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2020 02:35:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9339bb_d9fb917d772a48919ef16a576c9a3418~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Craig Riddington</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Northern beaches sport tribute]]></title><description><![CDATA[In episode three of our podcast series "Locals", we talk to the great  Craig Riddington about fame on a cereal packet, getting lost in ...]]></description><link>https://www.sea-australia-bookings.com.au/post/northern-beaches-sport-tribute</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5e38bd968442140017eaa107</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2020 01:02:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9339bb_709aeaec8e4c43bbbc375e9ebdd5c0e1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_981,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Craig Riddington</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our hands on surfing instruction method]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surfing is not all about learning how to stand, it is about learning how to catch a breaking wave as it transforms from a swell to a...]]></description><link>https://www.sea-australia-bookings.com.au/post/our-hands-on-surfing-instruction-method</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5e0fdf4c7d506e0017065f94</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jan 2020 00:46:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9339bb_b3e17e8e42424b6485c7a54a255d8ca5~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_512,h_341,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Craig Riddington</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swimming technique tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[The correct angle at your freestyle catch. There is a lot of talk amongst swimmers and swimming coaches these days in regard to the...]]></description><link>https://www.sea-australia-bookings.com.au/post/swimming-technique-tips</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5db8c7b468dc9800174027d9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2019 02:09:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9339bb_7bcf844f9d0e45569f4e84016c62b373~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_877,h_425,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Craig Riddington</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[School Sport program]]></title><description><![CDATA[School sport program (advanced program)]]></description><link>https://www.sea-australia-bookings.com.au/post/school-sport-program</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5dd59b4e8b49aa0017d0e306</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2019 20:11:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9339bb_8f64dde9795d402c922a2f271b699b78~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_512,h_341,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Craig Riddington</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to body surf like a dolphin (underwater)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is easier than it looks, and I find it a lot more exhilarating than normal body surfing, however this technique is recommended for...]]></description><link>https://www.sea-australia-bookings.com.au/post/how-to-body-surf-like-a-dolphin-underwater</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5db7a0f72246df00177d9dfc</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Nov 2019 02:08:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9339bb_99e575ccbb5046538a6bf1edeac008d2~mv2_d_2400_1538_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Craig Riddington</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should I swim at unpatrolled beaches?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A consistent sandbank, although the waves are larger out the back the sandbank is void of any deeper areas, so no rips and all the water pus]]></description><link>https://www.sea-australia-bookings.com.au/post/should-i-swim-at-unpatrolled-beaches</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5db787985c638b00174a84c5</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2019 02:08:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9339bb_898543c5567b41a1bc313b0de6b0e2a6~mv2_d_1600_1200_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Craig Riddington</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What if I'm caught in a rip ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people have been in a rip but not known it as they find themselves in deeper water and quickly end up on the sandbank with the flow...]]></description><link>https://www.sea-australia-bookings.com.au/post/what-if-i-m-caught-in-a-rip</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5da7cec423d84e00173feb71</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2019 02:07:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/9704d2_f28447ca0d6247239a7847746c8c73fd/240p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Craig Riddington</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do we know where the rips will take us?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rips move off the beach quite fast, but the velocity of the rip heading off the beach depends on the velocity of water that has come in...]]></description><link>https://www.sea-australia-bookings.com.au/post/how-do-we-know-where-the-rips-will-take-us</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5da7c50de565e90017a006ed</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Oct 2019 22:36:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9704d2_683be32e0d24480f8adb09693a53e82c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_473,h_407,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Craig Riddington</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do we identify a rip?]]></title><description><![CDATA[You'll find rips in between the sand banks - mainly indicated by a deeper, darker section of water. These will be easier to identify at...]]></description><link>https://www.sea-australia-bookings.com.au/post/how-do-we-identify-a-rip</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5da7ad45531b8b0017a03792</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2019 00:23:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9704d2_53f1df84e5604b7fb44d1dae98077d59~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_360,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>riddo</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are we asked to swim in between the red and yellow flags? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of our coastline is not patrolled, particularly outside of summer months, so you may not find a surf patrol and swimming flags at...]]></description><link>https://www.sea-australia-bookings.com.au/post/why-are-we-asked-to-swim-in-between-the-red-and-yellow-flags</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5da660ed3c415900172886ed</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2019 00:21:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9339bb_a27a8e31a6fb43b984c6ca2fc7ad0268~mv2_d_5184_3456_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Craig Riddington</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to paddle a surf board]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are two main functions to paddling a surfboard or racing board lying down: Positioning on the board Good posture Every board is a...]]></description><link>https://www.sea-australia-bookings.com.au/post/how-to-paddle-a-surf-board</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d634a334b66980016017c4c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Oct 2019 01:23:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/59b3ad_d6010ea003be4ba38cde918ff370af8f/240p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Craig Riddington</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Standing up on a surf board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your positioning in the surf break is one of the most important elements of learning to surf and practising to catch a wave in control,...]]></description><link>https://www.sea-australia-bookings.com.au/post/standing-up-on-a-surf-board</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d634d8a82538b0016f66ba6</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Sep 2019 01:37:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9339bb_d22547f9b5634cb59c794ea247019d6b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_320,h_240,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Craig Riddington</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stay safe at the beach these school holidays]]></title><description><![CDATA[With school holidays coming up, its important that families prepare their coastal trip in advance, although some beaches may be...]]></description><link>https://www.sea-australia-bookings.com.au/post/stay-safe-at-the-beach-these-school-holidays</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d817e6f61357000179fb9af</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2019 00:53:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9339bb_56aa20b5615d4274b62aa8e381bb9c31~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_918,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Craig Riddington</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body surf from the outer surf break]]></title><description><![CDATA[As on a surfboard - you need to pick the right wave at the right time. Swim with your head down looking under your armpit at the wave. As...]]></description><link>https://www.sea-australia-bookings.com.au/post/body-surf-from-the-outer-surf-break</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5cca5e0799b6ed020d51142b</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Sep 2019 23:52:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9339bb_7cd344238d8748fead64b040e6040f4a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_320,h_240,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Craig Riddington</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to catch a wave on a surf board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Its all about standing up right? I don't think so. Its all about catching the wave. So, this is part you have to get right to really...]]></description><link>https://www.sea-australia-bookings.com.au/post/how-to-catch-a-wave-on-a-surf-board</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d633f3cd702f70016159514</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Sep 2019 23:40:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/59b3ad_9c8eace3ba9c455091f5547cdba382d5/240p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Craig Riddington</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body surf a broken wave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Body Surfing can be great fun if learnt correctly. There are 2 types of techniques you can use to catch a wave body surfing. You are...]]></description><link>https://www.sea-australia-bookings.com.au/post/body-surf-a-broken-wave</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d6344201f912500166769cf</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Sep 2019 00:01:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59b3ad_0814ee5475db475194190c4e3ebabf6d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_874,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Craig Riddington</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water safety collaboration]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Project 291- Surf Awareness Program was delivered via a collaborative water safety approach and minimal government funding. Programs...]]></description><link>https://www.sea-australia-bookings.com.au/post/water-safety-collaboration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d3e3cc60ac2b10016035714</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jul 2019 00:32:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9339bb_072a1284c8d14a6ab0c8bee6d073e4b1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_956,h_533,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Craig Riddington</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surfing - what's it all about?
]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surfing is not all about learning how to stand, it is about understanding the ocean....]]></description><link>https://www.sea-australia-bookings.com.au/post/surfing-what-s-it-all-about</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5c64c25ecd6d8f001c7ce77b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2019 05:45:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b28af82dbec544138f16e2bc5a85f2cb.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Craig Riddington</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 5 tips for safe kids surfing lessons.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking for Safe Surfing Lessons for Kids and Families? Below are our top five tips on what to look for in a surf school. 1. Carefully...]]></description><link>https://www.sea-australia-bookings.com.au/post/top-5-tips-in-looking-for-safe-kids-surfing-lessons</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5c9c4f413908dd0015724cd8</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2019 04:58:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59b3ad_f7ef3ebd4ead4fd59c7101bc1b2257c9~mv2_d_3504_2336_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Craig Riddington</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>