Open water swim events for first time endurance swimmers: take on the English Channel distance with UltraSwim 33.3

Most swimmers arrive having never swum more than 5km in one go, and for many its their first big open water challenge. The four day format spreads 33.3km into managable daily swims, with the 10km marathon swim on day 3 when you are at your strongest - historically this has been the longest ever swim for a majority of our participants. There are always a group of very good swimmers at the front - BUT the vast majority are there just to complete the challenge, and with a huge range of pace (from 2km/h up), ambition and experience. You will find your tribe!

We have a network of Affiliate coaches that know the event are online and available to support you, a popular whatsapp group for training and general tips, and webinars on topics like nutrition, injury prevention. There is a free 17 week training plan, plus access to paid-for sophisticated personalised plans through our Affiliate coaches. UltraSwim 33.3 doesn't need you to be a great swimmer - but a solid preparation will enhance your experience.

Included in the ULTRA + / ++ package is a free video analysis to help you with technique (you need to do the filming, remote coaching).

Our aim is to send you home a better swimmer, or more confident for what life is going to throw at you next - or both. From €1,794 your place covers everything you need to be able to swim, from luxury accommodation to world class safety, you will be fully looked after from the moment you arrive.

With a team of professional kayakers and safety boats, supported by live GPS tracking, looking after you in the water, all you have to focus on is the swimming. You will never swim more than 5km without a feedstation, and emergency nutrition is available in between should you need it.

Just over 150 years since Captain Matthew Webb first crossed the Channel, and 100 years since the first woman, Trudy Ederle, completed it, this is your chance to take on the same distance - but in far more welcoming waters. You will find your tribe, surprise yourself with what you can do, and go home changed, and with the coveted 33.3 Finisher droplet around your neck. Potentially life changing. Certainly epic.

"Hits the spot between challanege and achievability" as Simon Griffiths of Outdoor Swimmer magazine commented after taking it on. Join this global community of like-minded swimmers, and write a personal story that you will tell for years.