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Oceanman vs UltraSwim 33.3
How the two open water series compare on distance, format, conditions and support, so you can choose the right challenge.
See Our EventsHow the two open water series compare on distance, format, conditions and support, so you can choose the right challenge.
See Our EventsOceanman is a series of single day open water races over set distances. UltraSwim 33.3 is a four day event covering the 33.3km English Channel distance in warm water, with luxury hotels and full safety cover. If you have raced Oceanman and want more distance, depth and a multi day adventure, UltraSwim 33.3 is the natural next step.
Oceanman runs single day open water races over set distances. UltraSwim 33.3 spreads the iconic English Channel distance of 33.3km across four days in warm water, with luxury hotels, world class safety and a comprehensive preparation programme. This hub compares both and points you to the right next step.
Oceanman gives you a fast, competitive single day race over distances like 5km or 10km. UltraSwim 33.3 spreads 33.3km across four days, turning race fitness into a multi day journey with recovery, community and warm water. One is a sprint against the clock; the other is an adventure against the distance.
It is longer, not necessarily harder. The 33.3km total is spread across four days, so each daily swim is achievable, and warm water plus full support remove many of the barriers of a single long race.
Yes. Oceanman fitness is an excellent base. Most swimmers add volume and multi day recovery practice to their training, then follow the UltraSwim 33.3 preparation programme.
33.3km in total, the same as the shortest English Channel crossing, spread across four days of swimming in warm water.
All inclusive packages from 1,800 euro cover your host hotel, meals, swim support, transfers and the finisher dinner, plus a comprehensive preparation programme.