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Frequently asked.

If your question isn't here, talk to us first. Our team replies within 48 hours; nothing binds you.

Level and prerequisite

I've never been to a camp. Will I struggle?

Groups are split by level, and the programme scales to your current volume. Nobody is put into a set they cannot keep up with.

What is the prerequisite?

For Winter and Summer, being able to swim 200 metres without stopping. For Open Water, 400 metres without stopping and a short pool assessment on day one.

Is there an age or speed requirement?

We do not ask for times, rankings or racing history; the only measure is the distance you can swim without stopping. Any adult with a goal can improve. Applications are for adults over 18.

How many people are at a camp?

Camps run to about 30–40 people. In the pool you are split into groups by level, and every swimmer is filmed and analysed individually.

Applying

When is the next camp?

Announced camps are listed on the Camps page. If no camp has dates right now, the next one is being planned: we announce dates and venue here as soon as they are set. If you would rather not wait, write to us by WhatsApp, email or phone, and when dates are set we reply to anyone who has written before the public announcement.

What happens after I apply?

When you write to us, our team replies within 48 hours and shares every detail. Fees and payment details are shared with you personally. Nothing binds you.

Is applying a selection process?

No. Applying starts a conversation so we can place you in the right group. We talk through your level with you and work out together which camp suits you.

What happens if a camp is full?

You can join the waitlist. If a place opens, we write to you first, in order, and you hear about the next camp before the general announcement.

Package and travel

What does the package include?

Accommodation, meals and coaching are included; underwater technical analysis is part of the package when the camp announcement includes it. The details of each camp come with its announcement.

How do I get to the venue?

Airport transfers are not part of the package. After you apply, we send you the venue location and travel details in writing.

Video analysis

Can I come just for the analysis?

No. Analysis is part of the camp programme; we don't offer it as a single session outside camp.

Is the analysis part of the package?

Yes. Underwater filming and the analysis session with a coach are part of the camp package.

Do I keep the footage?

Yes. Your recordings and analysis notes are shared with you digitally after camp.

The team

Who coaches at camp?

Esra Önen, Viktoriya Üçüncü and Marina Gubanova are at every camp. Others, such as Nida Eliz Üstündağ, Ekaterina Avramova and assistant coaches, join per camp; the camp page says who is there.

What language is the coaching in?

Coaching is available in both English and Turkish.

Swim Up Summer

Is there a summer camp every year?

The summer camp runs only in the summer season, and only when a camp has been announced. Once dates are set, we reply to anyone who has written to us before the general announcement.

Swim Up Open Water

I have never swum in open water. Is this camp right for me?

Yes, if you can swim 400 metres without stopping. We do a short pool assessment on day one. Groups are split by level, and nobody is put into a set they cannot keep up with.

Do I need a wetsuit?

You bring your own wetsuit; none is provided or hired out at camp. After you apply we share a recommendation based on the water temperature, and you try it in the pool on day one.

How is safety handled?

Every session has a support boat and a lifeguard, and a tow float is compulsory. Weather, sea state and currents are checked before each session.

Question answered? Next stop: the water.Question answered? Next stop: the water.

A question, or curious about dates? Write to us and our team replies. Nothing binds you.