Swimming Retreat
Espiritu Santo Island, Vanuatu

Thursday 30th May to Thursday 6th June 2024

Join us on Espiritu Santo Island, Vanuatu for our 2024 Swimming Retreat

Includes Video Analysis, Swim Technique Coaching and Open Water Adventure Swims

Join us in tropical Vanuatu and experience a symphony of colour - bright yellow sunshine, shades of greens in the mountains, multicolour flowers and fruit and the spectacular blues of the beaches, rivers and swimming holes. Vanuatu is home to some of the most brilliant clear, blue water we have witnessed making it an ideal swimming destination.

The retreat is located on Espiritu Santo, approximately 3 hours flight from the east coast of Australia. Santo is the largest island in the South Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu. With stunning beaches, inviting blue holes and jaw dropping natural beauty this tropical Island is an ideal swimming destination.

During this retreat we will swim in bays, beaches and blue holes. You will have a lot of time to practice the SwimMastery technique, swim with new friends and enjoy the warm and welcoming Vanuatu culture. There will be also be some time for you to relax and do your own thing on this island paradise. Our accommodation will be in twin share bungalows.

Find out more about At One Swimming here and our swim technique SwimMastery here.

Who is the Retreat For?

This retreat is ideal for the swimmer who likes to swim in beautiful locations with great visibility. You will need to have a basic understanding of open water swimming and be capable of completing an average swim distance of 1 km prior to the start of the trip. Swims will be a mix of technique practice and our average daily swim distance is between 2-4 km split between the morning and afternoon. Those who want to do more will have the option to do so.

You can view examples of the swims you may experience during the retreat. Swim locations and distance will vary in accordance with local weather and conditions. We will communicate the planned swim locations each day.

Itinerary

View Proposed Itinerary

What You Will Need to Bring.

Swimmers
Tow float
Goggles
Tempo Trainer
Reef shoes
Waterproof Sun Cream (reef friendly)
Small Daypack (waterproof if possible)
Waterproof Jacket
Towels
Light jumper/fleeces
Walking shoes
Drink bottle
Water temperature will be around 26 degrees celcius. If you feel the cold you may want to bring something warmer for the technique sessions.
What’s included.

Return Ferry Transfers
7 nights accommodation in twin share Luxury Studio Beachfront Bungalows at Aore Island Resort, Vanuatu
7 Breakfasts
Fully guided swims
Private Charter Boat Trips
All travel to swim locations
Farewell Dinner
Video Analysis
All Coaching - 1 coach to 5 swimmers
What’s not included.

Flights to and from Vanuatu
Transfers to and from Aore Island Resort
Meals (except where mentioned)
Drinks and additional activities
Travel Requirements

Travel Insurance
It is a condition of your booking that you purchase travel insurance which includes, but is not limited to, cover for illness, accident, emergency repatriation, ambulance, air ambulance, helicopter rescue services, cancellation, lost luggage and delays. Your travel insurance should also cover you for open water swimming and any other activity listed in your trip itinerary (including races and competitions, where applicable). Please read your policy details carefully and remember to take them with you on your trip for your own reference.
You will be asked to provide us with a copy of your travel health insurance.
Trip Cancellation
Sometimes cancelling the entire trip upfront is inevitable for a variety of reasons (e.g. health issues, job issues, family issues, accidents etc.). To prevent losing your retreat investment we require you cover yourself with a travel insurance policy.
COVID
We ask that you test for COVID before and during our retreat should you display clear symptoms of COVID. If you test positive, you will be required to follow the local laws and guidelines. This may include being asked to self-isolate. This may mean you are unable to join or continue our retreat. In this situation, please contact your travel insurance provider for further assistance.
Swimming With Us

We have a wide range of swimmers attend our retreats. These include swimmers recovering from injury, new swimmers, triathletes, families and friends, mature age swimmers etc. We tend to swim at an easy to medium pace (and there is an opportunity for faster swimming if you want to).

We swim in small groups and maintain a ratio of 1 support person/coach to every 5 swimmers. This provides many opportunities for individual attention and coaching on our swims.

We coach using the SwimMastery technique. We focus on how the mind and body work together in the water. This technique keeps your joints safe and we learn how to use body mechanics to maximise your swimming potential.
Price and Booking Details.

Sold Out for 2024
You can secure your spot with with a non-refundable deposit of $600 AUD.
Final payment is due by 1 March 2024.

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