What is included in the price of the camp for swimmers:

• Lunch and dinner, as well as snacks and water during excursions.
• all transport to and from swim spots, dinner locations and excursions
  (transfer from and to the airport possible depending on date/time, please talk with us)
• Coaching on 5 days (9.-13.10.22) 2x per day swimming in open water or pool
  with min. 1 video analysis. The swims in the sea are done with kayak accompaniment.
  (Swimming distances depend on the level of the swimmers, group can be divided).
• Boat trip to Daymaniyat Islands incl. supplies and snorkelling equipment
  
  
  What is included in the price for fellow non-swimmers at the camp:
• Lunch and dinner, as well as snacks and water during excursions
• All transport to and from swim spots and dinner locations.
  (transfer from and to the airport possible depending on date/time, please talk with us)
• Boat trip to the Daymaniyat Islands incl. supplies and snorkelling equipment
  
  
  What is not included or optional
• Travel / flight to Muscat is not included
• the visa for Oman is not included
  (I will inform the participants shortly before the trip how to get this easily)
• kayak tour in the mangroves, can be booked on site depending on availability
  (highly recommended, costs still unclear)
• Round trip is optional and can be booked additionally
• further overnight stays, e.g. after the camp or the round trip are not included
• City tour Muscat on 14th or 18th October can be booked optionally on site.
  (costs still unclear)
  
  
  What is included in the price of the round trip
• 3 nights in simple hotels/guesthouses
• Transport and meals on the 4 days
• Visit to a wadi where you can swim
• Visit to Ras Al Had and the Turtle beach
• Visit to the desert and overnight stay in a desert camp
• Visit to Nizwa with entry to the fort
  The tour ends in the afternoon/evening at the Hotel Behlys Boutique.
  It is recommended to spend another night there (not included, to be booked separately).
  The content of the round trip may change depending on weather and availability.
  
  
  What is the prerequisite to participate in the camp as a swimmer?
• The swimmer must be able to swim at least 500m at one strectch.
• the swimmer must not have a great fear/phobia in open water
• the swimmer must be in good physical health and physically fit enough to swim in open water
• at the moment a full Covid vaccination is required to get a visa.
  (also for non-swimmers)
  We usually swim close to the beach so that it is almost always possible to get out.
  
  

Who are the coaches in the camp?
Besides me, Helga Peters from Amsterdam will be with us. She has a lot of experience in open water, and as a biologist she can give a lot of information about the numerous animals we will meet, and take away any fears we might have. We are both certified lifeguards and first aiders, and will do our best to ensure your safety.


What is the daily routine at the camp?
8.00 breakfast
9.30 Departure or start to the swimming location
12.30 Lunch at the hotel followed by rest/leisure time
15.00 Departure or start to the swimming location
19.00 Dinner

These details are only a rough guide and will be adjusted on site. Participation in the swims is voluntary and can be skipped if it is too much for you. We try to get the real Oman experience and meet with locals and eat local food. It is also possible that we will join a group of local swimmers or that Omanis will join to our swims.
The camp language will be English, also the registration procedure will be in English. If you need help with this, please contact me.

All our plans are only plans and have to be adjusted on site. Much depends on the weather and other factors. So please understand if there are changes or if something cannot take place. If you have any questions in advance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
If you want to participate, you should book as soon to make sure there are still rooms available in the hotel. The number of places in the camp is limited to a maximum of 10 swimmers + 2 non-swimmers.
(When booking you’ll have to make a downpayment of 500€, the final payment is to make till 1st September).

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