Thanks to Club Member and Try a Tri committee member Lynsey Dunne for providing a great description of her recent swim trip in Greece. Good read for anyone interested in something like this. The trip forms part of Lynsey's preparations for a cross channel relay swim and we wish her the best of luck in her preparations.Swim Trek Adventure Holiday
For anyone interested in a slightly different holiday Swim Trek have the answer. Swim Trek are an English company that offer swim adventure holidays in different locations around the world. I am just back from a Swim Trek holiday in Greece.
This 7 day trip was based around the Cyclades Islands, which are ideal for Island Hopping and a swimmers paradise! The trip started on the island of Schinoússa, with a group meet and greet. The group consisted of 3 tour guides and 14 swimmers. The swimmers were a mix of nationalities, ranging in age from 28 – 64, with different swimming abilities from experienced open water swimmers to casual breast strockers. Day two started with an acclimatisation swim where the group was divided into 3 smaller groups (with different coloured swim caps) based on speed and ability. Each group was assigned a tour guide with an escort boat. The acclimatisation swim was followed by a coaching session with a focus on open water technique and video analysis on stroke technique. Following a relaxing lunch on the beach we were divided up into the three groups and set out on our first significant swim of the week. The swim was an amazing 4KM coastal swim in and out of sandy coves and small caves with plenty of marine life. Over the next few days we swam between / around several islands, some of which were uninhabited and inaccessible by any other means. The islands were off the beaten track giving you a great opportunity to experience authentic Greek life and in some cases it was like stepping back in time. On day 4 we departed Schinoússa for our new accommodation on the island of Koufoníssi. However, in true Swim Trek style we swam most of the way! From Koufoníssi more fantastic swims followed including coastal swim in and out of bays and over reefs and island crossings. On average we swam approximately 5/6 KM a day. Typically, we did a long (4KM) swim each morning and following lunch on board our escort yacht we completed a shorter (2KM) swim in the afternoon.
The trip was an amazing way to experience open water swimming at its best in some of the best swimming water in the world. It is also a great way to meet a variety of different people, which share the common love of open water swimming, which made the trip even more memorable.
Check out www.swimtrek.com for further details.
Lynsey
