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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

May 11, 2026

Summer Swells: The Best European Surf Spots for June

June sits in a sweet spot that too many surfers overlook. The crowds haven’t hit their August peak. The waves

May 7, 2026

Earplugs for Triathletes: Why Open-Water Training Is Your Ears’ Biggest Risk

You’ve mapped your training block, planned your brick sessions, and booked your race entry. The swim leg is feeling solid.

April 27, 2026

Earplugs for Surfing: What Actually Works (And Why Most Surfers Stop Wearing Them)

Cold water, wind, and waves do more damage to your ears than most surfers realise — and the usual fix

April 24, 2026

Snorkeling and Ear Health: Why Earplugs Matter More Than You Think

Ear infections affect roughly one in ten regular snorkelers. Here's why your ears are vulnerable on a snorkel trip, what
April 20, 2026

Why Your Ears Itch After Swimming: Understanding Swimmer’s Ear Causes

You peel off your swim cap, grab your towel, and notice it: a persistent itch deep in your ear canal.

April 14, 2026

Surfer’s Ear Exostosis: What It Is, How It Progresses, and How to Prevent It

You’re out on the water regularly. The swells are good. The waves roll in cold and clean. But there’s a

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