Accommodation: 6 nights
Food: Daily breakfast, 2 dinners (on the houseboat).
Transport: All transfers to the swimming locations and the airport transfer on the day of arrival.
Safety: In collaboration with Big Bay Events, we'll keep you safe and comfy.
Coaching during a pool session: to improve your (open water) swimming technique.
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Open water swimming adventure
If you are a swimmer and if you would love to find out what open water swimming is all about, our holidays offer what you are looking for.
Swimmers of all levels are welcome. You'll receive personal coaching, advice and training. We will be there to help you to achieve your goals with our knowledge and experience.
Your week will be filled with loads of swimming and you will meet fantastic people that have different swimming backgrounds, including very experienced Capetonian open water swimmers (a.k.a. the Cape Polar Bears).
We offer trainingschedules and open water swimming workshops in The Netherlands if you wish to prepare yourself prior to your holiday.
Your week looks like..
Welcome to Cape Town!
The first day you'll meet your swimming companions. There will be a small presentation and briefing of the program.
Explore the beaches, rest and eat well to get repared for the upcoming week!
We'll go for a hike to get to know the area.
Afterwards we head to a beautiful located outdoor swimming pool to practice essential open water swimming techniques.
We'll introduce you to the South African open water swimming. We focus on getting through cold water, the waves, currents and we practice 'sighting'.
The maximum distance that we swim will be around 2 km and it's always possible to get out the water earlier.
At the 4th day, we swim at the canals in Cape Town City (Waterfront). An amazing swim to discover the city from the water. The maximum distance you can swim is 3.2km. But you can get out the water at any time.
In the morning there's time to do your own thing.
By boat we'll go to Robben Island and we swim back to main land (Big Bay) as a relay team. This is also known as the famous Robben Island crossing.
Don't worry about the speed or your level of swimming, this is a social and exciting activity!
If you like to attend a solo Robben Island crossing, please let us know beforehand.
In the morning we head to the Langebaan lagoon. It's a beautiful place in the North of the Western Cape.
Your stay will be at one of the lagoon's house boats.
From there you'll plunge off the houseboat and go for a swim to get used to the new environment.
This is the day you can challenge yourself! There's no set distance to swim. The distance varies between 2 and 14 km. You are ready for this and you can do it! We'll coach you to get the most out or yourself.
At the end of the day we will celebrate your personal victory with a South African braai.
'Lekker'!
The swim week with
Fox-openwaterswimming has come the an end. We'll leave Langebaan and bring you back to Cape Town.
There are still many things to explore in and around Cape Town.
Feel free to ask for any advise if you decide to stay longer!
**Due to weather conditions this schedule can change!
Included in your trip
ACCOMMODATION
7 nights of accommodation located in Blouberg.
The accommodation has a shared kitchenette and lounge area. It has a swimming pool.
Bedrooms are private.
BREAKFAST
Nutrition is very important and everybody loves a good breakfast.
Thats why a breakfast is included every single day of the week.
TRANSFERS
All transfers to and from different swimming areas (that are part of the organised trips) are included.
We will arrange a taxi ride to pick you up from Cape Town airport if needed.
COACHING
We have different coaches available that can guide you through any aspect of open water swimming.
We can guide you through technique, performance, fear and even battling the cold!
BRAAI
When staying on the houseboat, we celebrate the holiday on 2 evenings with a proper South African braai. 'Lekker'!
So, what does it cost?
INDIVIDUAL ENQUIRY
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5 nights accommodation Blouberg (private)
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2 nights accommodation Langebaan
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Breakfast every morning
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2 dinners at Langebaan (braai)
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Transfers (excluding flight)
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Personal and group coaching / theory / practical lessons
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1 Hike
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5 Guided open water swims around Cape Town
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Guided and organised Robben Island crossing
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Guided and organised Challenge Swim Langebaan
€1300 per person
NON-SWIMMING PARTNER ENQUIRY (THE MASCOT)
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5 nights accommodation Blouberg (private)
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2 nights accommodation Langebaan
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Breakfast every morning
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2 dinners at Langebaan (braai)
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Transfers (excluding flight)
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1 Hike
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Guided and organised Robben Island Crossing & Challenge Swim Langebaan as mascot (bring tender love and care to the swimmers)
€1100 per person
GROUP ENQUIRY
(8+ attendees)
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5 nights accommodation Blouberg (group)
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2 nights accommodation Langebaan
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Breakfast every morning
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2 dinners at Langebaan (braai)
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Transfers (excluding flight)
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Group coaching / theory / practical lessons
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At least 5 guided open water swims and a hike
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Guided and organised Robben Island crossing
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Guided and organised Challenge Swim Langebaan
€950 per person
Frequently asked questions
Is my level of swimming good enough to join the holiday?
First of all, this is a holiday! This holiday is not meant as a training camp. But ofcourse, you'll be doing things that you've probably never done in your life.
Is it possible to bring someone to the holiday who's not swimming?
Yes ofcourse! The more people, the better vibe! We call a non- swimmer, The Mascotte. He or she has an important role during the holiday. The swimmers are in need of some tender love and care during swimming and it's fantastic to help your buddy out.
I feel more comfortable in a wetsuit, can I bring one?
Ofcourse you can! For us it's important to know that you feel as much comfortable as possible. Some swimmers feel the extra challenge to cope with the cold water while swimming without a wetsuit.
What is the maximum amount of swimmers during the holiday?
Ideally the maximum amount of swimmers during the holiday is 8, this is due to the capacity of the boats we're using.
Are there specific things excluded in the holiday that I should be aware of?
Costs that are not covered:
...and what about sharks?
Ask a Capetonian swimmer what he or she thinks about this subject and there will always be a nervous giggle in the answer. Many swimmers suffer with open water anxieties. 'What did I just feel? What did my feet just touch?!', is a question that now and then pops up whilst swimming.
Second, we only swim in waters with lifeguards close by.
What about a VISA for South Africa?
If you're visiting South Africa for tourism for a period of up to 90 days and you're traveling on a European passport, you don't need a VISA. You get an entry stamp on arrival at the airport.
Do I need to get vaccinations?
As far as we know, you might need a yellow fever certificate if you travelled through a high-risk country before entering South Africa.
Do I need a specific insurance?
No, you just need your own travel insurance.