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The SEAR Journal

Insights, tips, and inspiration from the water.

What you’ll find here

At SEAR, we’re more than gear — we’re a global community passionate about water, movement, and performance. The SEAR Journal is your hub for expert advice, athlete stories, training tips, health insights, and product knowledge to help you stay longer, perform better, and protect your ears in every condition.

Water Athlete Tips

  • How to prevent Surfer’s Ear & Swimmer’s Ear
  • Breathwork & recovery for water athletes
  • Cold-water training techniques
  • Preparing for long surf or swim sessions

Gear & Tech

  • The science behind SEAR’s hydrophobic acoustic mesh
  • Customizing your SEAR fit
  • Bone conduction audio explained (SEAR Pulse)
  • Waterproof tech vs traditional earplugs: full comparison

Athlete Stories

  • SEAR Riders spotlight interviews
  • Behind-the-scenes of SEAR product testing
  • “A Day in the Life” with SEAR athletes

Health & Science

  • Understanding ear health for water athletes
  • Long-term risks of chronic ear exposure
  • Hearing loss prevention in surf & swim sports

Our Articles

January 18, 2026

Swimming 101: The Beginner Guide for Swimmers

Swimming is one of the most powerful skills you can learn. It’s full-body fitness, low impact on joints, great for

January 18, 2026

Wing Foiling 101: The Beginner Guide for Wing Foilers

Wing foiling is the newest water sport that’s taken over coastlines, lakes, and windy lagoons worldwide — and for good

January 18, 2026

Kitesurfing 101: The Beginner Guide for Kitesurfers

Kitesurfing is one of the fastest, most addictive water sports on the planet. The first time you feel the kite

January 18, 2026

Surfing 101: The Beginner Guide for Surfers

Surfing looks effortless when you watch someone glide down the face of a clean wave. But the first time you

January 18, 2026

Windsurfing 101: The Beginner Guide for Windsurfers

Windsurfing is one of those sports that looks impossible… until it suddenly clicks. One minute you’re wobbling on a big

January 18, 2026

Best Earplugs for Swimming Adults (2026): Top Picks Tested & Ranked

Updated for 2026 — featuring the newest waterproof earplug designs for pool training, open-water swims, surfing, kayaking, and more. If

January 18, 2026

Swimming Ear Plugs for Adults: Protect Your Ears During Water Sports

Introduction The soothing rhythm of water draws millions to pools, lakes and surf breaks every year, yet few people think

January 18, 2026

Swimming Earplugs Explained: Benefits, Types, and How to Choose

Swimming earplugs are designed to keep water out of your ears while letting you stay comfortable and aware in the

January 18, 2026

Surfer’s Ear vs. Swimmer’s Ear: Understanding the Risks & How SEAR Plugs Keep You Protected

Surfer’s Ear vs. Swimmer’s Ear Water sports create a rare sense of freedom. Whether you’re surfing cold winter swells, paddling

January 18, 2026

Meet the Founders of SEAR Plugs | Water-Sports Ear Protection

Meet the Founders of SEAR Plugs: Building Better Ear Protection for Water Sports SEAR Plugs didn’t start in a boardroom.