EFFICIENT FREESTYLE with james ewart

IS THIS WEEK FOR ME?

This tour is ideal for people who are already comfortable swimming 400m front crawl in <12 minutes and are comfortable swimming out of their depth.  It’s also ideal for those who are new to swimming in open water who wish to develop their open water swimming skills and experience. Because of our small group sizes (max 14), we can ensure that every individual receives one-to-one advice and stroke analysis, as well as the opportunity to complete some stunning open water coastal swims. With a combination of video analysis sessions, pool sessions, seminars, and open water coastal swims, this is a varied trip resulting in new open water confidence and front crawl skills to take home.

ABOUT JAMES EWART

James is a technique-focused swim coach, video analysis expert and passionate open water swimmer. He helps you understand what you should be doing when you’re swimming and why. James specialises in coaching swimmers to become more efficient in the water through developing a streamlined and connected core-driven stroke. James is also a certified STA Level 2 Open Water Coach. To find out more about James visit his website www.twobeatkick.com.

ABOUT FORMENTERA

Formentera is a small Balearic Island just off Ibiza, and home to some of SwimQuest’s Technique and Improve weeks. It is well known for its dazzlingly crystal-clear waters and long stretches of beach, backed by dunes and pine trees. The island has escaped Ibiza-style development and is a tranquil place with a laid-back atmosphere. John Coningham-Rolls has a long-standing history with Formentera: his grandparents owned a villa (Can Rolls) in the 50s, and since then John, and now SwimQuest, have maintained a relationship with the island. Formentera has a magnetic pull for so many of our guests, who return year after year for the ice white sand and turquoise blue sea. The clarity of the water in Formentera is largely due to the Posidonia sea grass that grows on the sea floor.  These under-sea meadows were one of the main reasons Formentera and Ibiza achieved UNESCO World Heritage status in 1999. SwimQuest is proud to support the Save Posidonia Project and will sponsor one square metre of Posidonia meadow for each guest to book a Formentera trip in 2024. Playa des Illetes, a popular swim spot on our trips, also won Trip Advisor’s ‘Best Beach in Europe’ award.

USEFUL INFORMATION

• Price £1,599 based on a twin share room (see accommodation tab for single supplements and upgrades)
• Focus on swim technique, with pool and sea swimming and video analysis
• Minimum swimming requirement - 400m in front crawl, in <12 minutes and comfortable swimming out of your depth. If in doubt, please contact the office to discuss
• Average daily swimming - depends on ability, adaptable
• Approx. sea temperature range: May = 17-20C  |  October = 23-26C
• Group size – up to 14 swimmers
• Age range – 16+ (for family enquiries, please contact the office)
• Are non-swimmers welcome? Absolutely – non-swimmers are welcome to join the tour and enjoy beautiful Formentera.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

• Accommodation for 5 nights at the Hotel RocaBella
• Daily technique coaching, including both pool and sea swimming
• One-to-one video analysis
• Daily exploratory coastal and bay swims
• A full swim itinerary and safety cover, including two swim guides and relevant boat escorts where required
• A ‘challenge swim event’ at the end of the week (distance will be adapted to suit your ability level)
• Breakfasts and lunches
• Return transfers from Formentera harbour to the hotel
• All transportation to and from swim start points
• A SwimQuest microfibre poncho and SwimQuest poncho
• VAT

NOT INCLUDED:

• Flights (fly to Ibiza)
• Transport to Formentera Island (getting to Formentera is easy, just a short taxi / bus ride from Ibiza airport to the harbour, and then a 30-minute ferry across to Formentera, where we will meet you)
• Evening meals
• Any soft drink or alcohol purchases
• Wetsuit (if required)
• Single room supplements or superior room upgrades, please see ACCOMMODATION TAB for details