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As in the Strait of Gibraltar, Neda el Món makes available to the swimmer all its knowledge about the great challenges in open water and is responsible for informing and advising the swimmer, planning the training 6 months in advance and monitoring these trainings, including one in-person session per month in Barcelona.
The total cost is €1,480, including all previous training camps. The SOLO version, to do the crossing alone, has an additional cost of €500. If you prefer to pay in 2 installments, write to us at info@nedaelmon.com.
Routes
Arza Fortress (Montenegro) - Goat Island (Croatia), 13.5k
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When and where do swimmers need to be in Croatia?
Swimmers must be in Cavtat (Dubrovnik, Croatia) on September 28th and cannot leave Cavtat (Dubrovnik, Croatia) until October 3rd. The nearest airport is Dubrovnik (DBV, Croatia). From Dubrovnik Airport to Cavtat it is a 9-minute drive.
Accommodation
Swimmers will need to make a reservation from September 28th to October 3rd in Cavtat (Dubrovnik, Croatia). There are many hotels and apartments in Cavtat. You can search on booking.com or airbnb.com.
Challenge methodology
Among the 24 swimmers registered for the challenge, Neda el Món will make, based on their speeds and their fitness during the face-to-face trainings in Barcelona, 6 groups of 4, 5 or 6 swimmers with the same swimming level and who will swim together during the challenge. Exactly the same methodology Neda el Món use to make the groups to cross the Strait of Gibraltar.
What day will we cross?
The first day available to swim will be September 29. Neda el Món will decide based on the wind, wave and current forecast which day of the week the challenge will be attempted. A daily group training session of 2k swim will be organized in the days leading up to the crossing.
Boarding
On the day of the crossing, the swimmers will be transported by road to Beach Vitaljina and there all embarked to the starting point of the respective crossings. Neda el Món will also decide the departure time based on the weather forecast.
Direction and starting point
The crossing will normally start at Montenegro towards Croatia, but it can be modified depending on the forecast of winds and currents. Every 45 minutes there will be a quick stop (1 minute) for feeding.
Neda el Món Services
Neda el Món will provide logistical and technical support before, during and after the crossing. The services included are:
- Advice from the Neda el Món expert team throughout the process: before, during and after the crossing.
- All safety logistics at sea, with a support boat per group, a medical boat and a boat for companions. Each boat will be managed by a member of the Neda el Món expert team.
- Feeding during the crossing: bananas, water and electrolytes drinks.
- Support material for the swimmer: Vaseline, sunscreen, biodramine and first aid kit.
- An information session on the logistics of the crossing in Barcelona.
- 4 additional group and sea training sessions during the previous months (one of them compulsory).
- Planning weekly pool trainings for the swimmer at home for 18 weeks.
- Face-to-face training sessions during the week of the crossing.
- Swim cap and commemorative t-shirt.
- Discounts in our online store.
- Support in visa management.
Equipment Checklist
Each swimmer must bring:
- Swimsuit (2).
- Swimming goggles (2).
- Safety buoy.
- Swimming cap (for training).
- Neoprene (if it is your option for the crossing).
- Specific feeding (if you need something different from what Neda el Món offers). The swimmer must put it in a waterproof bag with their name and mark the order in which they want to receive the feeding.
- Waterproof and warm clothing, for boat transfers.
- Towel, flip-flops, sunglasses and a hat to protect themselves from the sun.
- Passport with an expiration date no later than 6 months at the time of the trip.
- Small amounts of Euros in cash because it is not always possible to pay with a credit card in Croatia.
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Nutrition service
A good nutrition plan is key to achieving all the goals we have. The nutritional needs of each person are specific and our genetic predispositions indicate how the body uses each nutrient. We can study in detail the scientific relationship between your diet, your lifestyle habits and your goals, identifying the nutrients you need in relation to your goals and dietary preferences. Send an email to info@nedaelmon.com and we'll help you transform your nutritional habits and achieve your health goals.
Training camps schedule in Barcelona
- April 25th-26th: information session and initial test
- June 6th-7th: Pool and sea group training
- July 11th-12th: Pool and sea group training
- September 12th-13th: Pool and sea group training