Question 1

Is my level of swimming good enough to join the holiday?

Accepted Answer

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.    You'll enjoy the holiday the most if you're able to swim a comfortable freestyle. It will be an advantage to have some open water swimming experience, but it's not a must have to join this holiday.    It doesn't matter how fast you swim, really.

Question 2

Is it possible to bring someone to the holiday who's not swimming?

Accepted Answer

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.    We offer The Mascotte a discount of €200,- on the total price.

Question 3

I feel more comfortable in a wetsuit, can I bring one? "

Accepted Answer

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.    We're specialised in coping with cold water temperatures and with our experienced guides, knowledge and patience we can guide you through this process.    But keep in mind that during our holiday there's absolutely no policy about this topic!

Question 4

What is the maximum amount of swimmers during the holiday?

Accepted Answer

Ideally the maximum amount of swimmers during the holiday is 8, this is due to the capacity of the boats we're using.   However, we cater for bigger groups up to 24 people.

Question 5

Are there specific things excluded in the holiday that I should be aware of?

Accepted Answer

Costs that are not covered:  * Travel to and from Cape Town (such as your flight). * Travel insurance * 5x evening meals and 5x lunches * Wetsuit hire if needed * Activities outside the schedule

Question 6

...and what about sharks?

Accepted Answer

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.   Yes, there's a lot of sea life in the ocean. Seals, dolphins, whales, jellyfishes and... sharks.   First and most important of all, we swim in areas with no reported shark attacks since 1900. The coasts of France and Portugal are more dangerous (but you never think about sharks when you swim over there). Besides this, statistically spoken, taking part in the South African traffic is way-way-way-way-way more dangerous than swimming in the ocean. Second, we only swim in waters with lifeguards close by.   During the Robben Island crossing the swimmer swims next to the boat and the boat is equiped with a virtual shield that repels sharks (Shark Shield).   Most of the swimmers have those fears and are honest about it. But we all have to cope with these fears which will make you a lot stronger in the end.

Question 7

What about a VISA for South Africa?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

Do I need to get vaccinations?

Accepted Answer

As far as we know, you might need a yellow fever certificate if you travelled through a high-risk country before entering South Africa.   Please contact your general practitioner / doctor for advise regarding vaccination.

Question 9

Do I need a specific insurance?

Accepted Answer

No, you just need your own travel insurance.   If you decide to participate in the trip, we prompt you to fill in a general liability waiver.

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Open water zwemmen iets voor jou?

Zo ziet de week eruit..

De reis bestaat uit..

ACCOMMODATIe

Ontbijt

vervoer

COACHING

BRAAI

En, wat kost zo'n week zwemmen?

INDIviduele deelname

€1300 per persoon

Deelname als compagnon van een zwemmer

(de MASCOTte)

€1100 per persoon

Deelname als groep

(8+ personen)

€950 per persoon