Do you want to get Scuba Certified but have been holding off because you don't have a trip scheduled (and have no idea when you will)? Even without the uncertainty of the current pandemic, this has been a problem that has prevented many people fr.. Read More

"How long is Seven Mile Beach?" a passenger shouted from the back of the bus. It was spring break 2015 on Grand Cayman where I took my first job as a Caribbean scuba instructor. I had just loaded 12 wide-eyed, smiling, cruise shippers into .. Read More

2020 was a tough year for divers near and far. Divelust became stronger than ever, with a growing desire to breathe humid air and feel the saltwater on our skin. We've finally made it to 2021 and there is a shining light for scuba diving and trav.. Read More

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Swimming can take you far in life. For Miss Lauren, her competitive open water swim career took her all the way to Barbados where she faced her fears, made new friends, and swam her heart out. Here is her story: As the chill of fall began to hit, my .. Read More

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Why 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 train.. Read More

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Here at Ocean First, our Intermediate class is a combination of Intermediate I and II. The goal of this class is to establish the foundations of competitive swimming that your swimmer can take with them to our Advanced classes. We focus on technique .. Read More

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Swimming is cardiovascular conditioning known as aerobic exercise. Aerobic is quite literally “with oxygen”, meaning your heart, lungs, and circulatory system are engaged, which one usually sees with heavy breathing and a rapid heartbeat... Read More

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Here at Ocean First, we are committed to providing a fun, safe environment for your children to learn and develop new swimming skills. We are aware of the uncertainties of the current global pandemic, and we are dedicated to abiding by the guidelines.. Read More

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Updates from Ocean First Safe Scuba Please call the shop at 303-444-7234 to schedule an appointment to use the pool. Updated May 24, 2021 Safe Swimming Our pool continues to be a safe place to learn and practice. Please view the swim school's Hea.. Read More