About this trip
Swim Packing Adventure | Studland & Poole Harbour
4 - 6 July 2024
'Pack your raft and complete a three day swim'
Pack your raft (provided) and join us on a three day adventure, swimming the world's second largest natural harbour. Rich with nature filled islands and stories of pirates and celebrities who form the history of Poole Harbour.
Day one begins with an approximate 2 mile walk around the Studland penisula, before setting off on a gentle 3.25km group swim to our waterside campsite.
The nights will be spent at Cleavel Point, right on the waterside. Your own spacious, pre-pitched bell tent will be complete with single bed/s, mats, lamps and firepit.
Our private, on site, outdoor chef will rustle up an excellent camp side dinner for all.
On day 2, following a breakfast cooked on site, we'll swim approximately 2km to Brownsea Island, relax on the infamous island's beaches, home to Red Squirrels, peacocks and the founding home of the Scouts and playground of Enid Blyton's Famous Five.
Day 3 will take us on a direct route back to the start, following a waterside brekkie
Homemade cake then awaits you before carriages at 1300.
Who are the swim guides? - Mel
Mel is TWSCo's full time swim guide, Mel is a qualified Beach Lifeguard, Open Water Swim Coach and has achieved the National Water Safety Management Programme
Mel is currently studying towards her Diploma in Cold Water Therapy, as well being a nutritionist, personal trainer and operating a successful Swim School
Favourite swim- Bossiney Cove, Cornwall
Favourite retreat - Spring in Cornwall
Favourite cake - Lemon drizzle
Who are the swim guides? - Becky
Becky began work with TWSCo. as a hospitality assistant before completing her Beach Lifeguard and Open Water Lifeguard qualification in 2023.
Favourite swim- Old Harry Rocks, Dorset
Favourite retreat - Studland, Dorset
Favourite cake - Millionaire's shortbread
Who are the swim guides? - Rich
Rich is a Beach Lifeguard, Open Water Lifeguard and Open Water Swim Coach and has achieved the National Water Safety Management Programme. Amongst this, Rich also delivers the whole suite of lifeguard and water safety awards for The Royal Lifesaving Society as a National Trainer Assessor.
Rich is also RNLI lifeboat crew and operations manager of Land & Wave, a busy outdoor centre in Dorset.
Favourite swim- Any of Snowdonia's waterfalls
Favourite retreat - The North Wales Swim Retreat
Favourite cake - Carrot Cake
What’s included
- Private chefOur private outdoor chef will prepare glorious inclusive meals, Day 1 dinner, Day 2 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Day 3 Breakfast
- Swim raftYour raft large enough to squeeze the essentials in.
- Pre-pitched tentsBeautiful bell tents with beds & lighting
- LifeguardsOur qualified beach lifeguards guide our swims
- Swim CoachesOur STA Open Water Swim Coaches can improve your stroke
- Cake, cake & more cakeHomemade cake every single day
- All activitiesWe won't ask for more money for additional hikes, dips or coaching
What’s not included
- Sleeping bagsBring your sleeping bags and pillows
Available Packages
Share a bell tent with your friend or partner on this swim packing adventure, includes all meals and activities @ £499 each. Single beds provided
Share a bell tent with another solo traveller on this swim packing adventure, includes all meals and activities @ £499 each. Single beds provided
Enjoy your own bell tent on this swim packing adventure, includes all meals and activities. Double bed provided
Itinerary
We'll meet at a spot that you can park for the weekend where we'll meet, greet and pack your raft ready for your swim expedition.
Our adventure begins with an approximate 2 mile walk through the Studland peninsula, a marine natural nature reserve, famous for it's protected sea horses, golden sand, endless dunes and turquoise seas.
We'll cross over Shell Bay's beautiful wetland bridge before entering Poole Harbour, the world's second largest natural harbour and part of the UK's only Super National Nature Reserve.
We'll swim across to Cleavel Point, where your pre-pitched spacious bell tent awaits, complete with bed/s, rugs, lamps and firepit.
After a wholesome meal prepared by our private outdoor chef, we'll spend a night waterside and under the stars.