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The SEAR Journal

Insights, tips, and inspiration from the water.
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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

three windsurfers sailing side by side on open water under clear sky.
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

Assortment of reusable earplugs and packaging displayed against a dark background.
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

Close-up of an ear wearing a blue water-sports earplug with a safety leash.
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

Person attaching a blue earplug leash to a wetsuit, shown in close-up.
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

Medical illustration comparing surfer’s ear and swimmer’s ear with labeled inner ear anatomy.
January 18, 2026

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

Both conditions involve water and the ear — but one is bone, one is bacteria, and the way they show

Two people wearing blue water-sports earplugs standing outdoors near the ocean.
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.

Kayaker riding a blue kayak through turbulent whitewater.
July 8, 2025

Whitewater Kayaking 101: Tame the Rapids Like a Pro

Whitewater Kayaking Guide for Everyone Whitewater kayaking is one of the most intense and rewarding water sports in the world.