Swim goggles are an essential accessory for both casual swimmers and competitive athletes. They improve visibility underwater, protect against chlorine, and help streamline swimming. However, one critical feature that often goes unnoticed is UV protection. As more people become aware of the dangers posed by ultraviolet (UV) rays, understanding why UV protection in swim goggles is important becomes increasingly essential. This article delves into the significance of UV protection in swim goggles, exploring the potential risks of UV exposure, the benefits of UV-protected goggles, and tips for ch ..read more

. The Swim Buddy Swim Buoy - Swim Safety Float for Open Water Swim Training What is it? The whole concept of this personal swim buoy is something you can tow around behind you that does not interfere with the swim. It's far enough behind you so that your arm stroke doesn't touch it; it sits in front of your legs in the crook of your knees underneath, and your kicking is not affected either. So in that sense, it doesn't affect you or cause drag, which is surprising, but that's because the bow wave you create with your body eddies behind and even pushes it, which is quite interesting ..read more

Before you know it, the sun will be shining, the birds will be singing, and another summer will be upon us! With the pandemic, many children have not had access to all the wonderful swimming and water safety instructors, making the risk of drowning-related injuries and fatalities an increased risk for EVERYONE who has access to water. About the author: Kim Maurice is the owner of A L'Eau Natation & team member with JMC Distribution & Vorgee. See morat https://safelyswimming.com/ Here are eight tips to help everyone get ready for a SAFE and FUN swimming SUMMER! Working i ..read more

Updated for 2022: Unpacking the Missile swimming goggle from Vorgee.  Ocean Junction is the best source for Vorgee Swim Goggles in Canada and the Pacific North West of the USA The Missile swim goggle from Vorgee is a staple swimming product for kids up to adults. It is a versatile swim goggle that fits almost all face shapes and sizes. In the videos below we break down the features of the swim goggle as we unpack the goggle . Get into it and enjoy! Ocean Junction is the best source for Vorgee Swim Goggles in Canada and the Pacific North West of the USA ..read more

The latest on a series of Swimming, Trithlon and Open water swim talks The Ocean Junction Podcast Network was launched in early 2022 to add some diversity and talent to the content that we wanted to share.  The Network includes the  Listen on: The On Deck Show:  Hosted by Jason Chugh, the show features guests with a unique way of doing things that aim to benefit those they serve first.  We talk with coaches and other professionals that have and continue to make contributions to their communities and teams The Gab:  Hosted by Sheila Treleaven & Lisa ..read more

5 Truths Revealed From The Trauma of a Global Pandemic. Author: Jason Chugh As the gravity and magnitude of the COVID pandemic became a blunt fact of reality, I was utterly unprepared for the rollercoaster ride that we were about to start on; I didn't see it, I didn't see the car, the track. I was oblivious to what was about to happen; grinding life to a halt drew me down the rabbit hole of introspection. I found baggage that I thought was gone; I found scars that I chose to ignore for decades; I had to confront behavioral patterns that were born out of a need for self-preservation duri ..read more

In 2005, after a failed attempt in purchasing and a 9-month stint of unemployment, my now husband, in frustration, said, "Just find & do something you like!" That year, I was hired as the Aquatic Supervisor for a community center swimming pool in a rural community on the Quebec-Ontario boarder. I was not the most experienced, but I had years of both waterfront, pool, and instructor experience. I came into a broken Aquatics department, where the previous supervisor had cursed out the staff before storming out and destroying all the paperwork and resources needed to do the jo ..read more

For some time, we've been working on greening our business and incrementally taking steps to provide a greener product to the public; this has been an ongoing process.   The first step was to move to a recyclable hard case; it was always important to have a reusable case, and moving to a recyclable case initiated the greening process.   The second step was to remove the cellophane cover that protected the product during transport from manufacturing to our warehouse. We've switched to tissue paper within our packages. So when it leaves the factory, there's no longer the ..read more

The Seahorse kids swim goggle The Seahorse swim goggle from Vorgee is the latest in the line of quality swimming products from one of Australia's top brands. The goggle is made of all you would have come to expect from Vorgee in terms of quality and reliability with a new twist. A new addtion to the recreational range The recreational category is built for kids and adults swimming for leisure; it includes classic-shaped swim goggle frames. The fit is watertight and flexible. They are designed to protect from water-borne bacteria, provide great function and exceptional value. The ..read more

Paul Yetter - Building Better Coaches, Developing Better Humans See more at https://oceanjunction.com/. Welcome to the on-deck show, a show that looks at people and organizations working to make things better for folks like you and I; every day, this morning, we have the pleasure of speaking with Paul Yetter from the North Baltimore Aquatic Club. We dive into philosophy, some technical aspects of swimming, we talk a lot about club development, and we dive into the parallels between athletic growth and human development. Great interview.     Below you will find links to the Youtub ..read more