- Effortless Swimming · Swim Camp 2027
HELL WEEK
SWIM CAMP
📍Thanyapura Resort (Phuket, Thailand)
Dates
03 - 09 October 2027
Duration
7 Days
Level
Intermediate-Advanced
Spots
Max 20 swimmers
Dates
03-09 October 2027
Duration
7 Days
Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Spots
Max 20 swimmers
An immersive 7-day swim camp blending elite coaching, world-class training facilities, and spectacular open water swimming in the tropical paradise of Phuket, Thailand. Small groups, personalised feedback and an unforgettable week of swimming.
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Minimum requirement: Must be comfortable swimming 2km in 50 mins. Not sure if you qualify?
Why Thanyapura, Phuket?
- About This Camp
Thanyapura is one of Asia’s leading high-performance sports resorts, offering world-class training facilities in the heart of tropical Phuket. Over six action-packed days, you’ll combine challenging pool sessions with open water swims at Phuket’s beautiful beaches, giving you the perfect environment to improve your technique, fitness and confidence in the water.
This isn’t just another swim camp—it’s an opportunity to experience what it’s like to train like a professional athlete. Throughout the week, you’ll receive personalised stroke analysis, underwater video feedback, flexibility screening, expert coaching and structured swim sessions designed to help you become a faster, more efficient swimmer.
Away from the pool, you’ll recover with outstanding facilities, enjoy delicious meals prepared by Thanyapura’s renowned restaurant and make the most of the resort’s sports medicine and recovery services. Whether you’re preparing for your next race or looking to challenge yourself alongside like-minded swimmers, you’ll leave stronger, fitter and with a clear plan to continue improving long after the camp ends.
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world class training facilities
Train at Asia's premier high-performance sports resort
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Video Analysis
Underwater & above water stroke review
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POOL & OPEN WATER COACHING
Coached by world-class coaches in the pool and ocean.
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All Meals included
Enjoy daily breakfast, lunch and dinner at the resort.
- Day By Day
Your 7-Day Journey
Every day is designed to build your confidence, technique, and love of swimming.
- Day 01
Welcome to Hell Week
🏊 Afternoon: Welcome Swim & Underwater Filming
and get to know your fellow campers before kicking off Hell Week. We'll begin with a relaxed pool session to get the body moving, shake off the travel and prepare you for the week ahead. We'll finish the afternoon with underwater filming, which we'll use throughout the week during your video analysis sessions to provide personalised feedback and clear areas to focus on.
- Day 02
Building Your Foundations
🏊 Morning: 5 Core Principles of Fast Freestyle & Video Analysis
🌊 Afternoon: Mobility & Strength Seminar + Propulsion Session
We'll begin by covering the five core principles that form the foundation of fast, efficient freestyle. You'll then break into small groups with your coach to review your underwater footage, helping you understand exactly what to focus on throughout the week.
In the afternoon, we'll explore how improving your mobility and swim-specific strength can help you move more efficiently through the water. We'll then head back to the pool for a session focused on generating more propulsion, helping you swim faster without simply working harder.
- Day 03
Mastering Open Water
🏊 Morning: Open Water Skills & One-on-One Coaching
🌊 Afternoon: Group Technique Session
Today we'll transform the pool into an open water environment, teaching you the skills to swim confidently outside the lane ropes. From sighting and drafting to swimming in a pack and navigating race starts, you'll learn the techniques that make open water feel more controlled and enjoyable. You'll also spend dedicated one-on-one time with your coach putting your individual feedback into practice.
In the afternoon, we'll continue refining your stroke during a group technique session, reinforcing the key changes you've been working on and helping them become second nature.
- Day 04
Taking It Into the Ocean
🏊 Morning: Naiyang Beach Open Water Swim
🌊 Afternoon: Stroke Rate & Pacing Session
It's time to put your new open water skills into practice with a coached swim at beautiful Naiyang Beach. Experience swimming in the ocean with the support of our coaching team before relaxing on the beach or staying for lunch with the group.
Back in the pool, we'll explore how stroke rate and pacing work together to help you swim faster while using less energy. You'll learn how to find the rhythm that suits your stroke and how to pace yourself more effectively for training and racing.
- Day 05
Ready for the Challenge
🏊 Morning: Technique Session, Filming & One-on-One Coaching
🔥 Afternoon: Last Person Standing Challenge
We'll begin the morning with another coached technique session before capturing fresh underwater footage to see how your stroke has progressed throughout the week. You'll then spend one-on-one time with your coach fine-tuning your technique.
It's then time for one of Hell Week's most anticipated sessions - The Last Person Standing. This elimination-style set rewards consistency, pacing and determination. Hold your target pace each round to stay in the challenge, with swimmers being eliminated until only one remains.
- Day 06
The Grand Finale: DC Special & Sunset celebration
🏊 Morning: DC Special & Final Stroke Analysis
🌅 Afternoon: Team Relays & Sunset Farewell Dinner
We'll kick off the final day with the infamous DC Special, one of Hell Week's signature sessions where you'll bring together everything you've learnt throughout the week. We'll then complete your final stroke analysis, reviewing your progress and giving you a clear roadmap for continuing your improvement once you're back home.
We'll finish the week with fun team relays before heading out for our sunset farewell dinner. It's the perfect way to celebrate an incredible week of training, new friendships and everything you've achieved together.
- Day 07
Until Next Time | แล้วเจอกันอีกนะ
✈️ Morning: Departures
After an unforgettable week of swimming, learning and challenging yourself, it's time to head home. We hope you leave feeling more confident in the water, inspired to keep improving and already looking forward to your next swim adventure with us.
- The Package
What's Included
✓ Included
All accommodation (6 nights) at Thanyapura
All breakfast, lunch and dinners at DiVine restaurant
All coaching sessions & video analysis
Access to all sports facilities
Airport transfers
Effortless Swimming camp kit
The best week of swimming
✗ Not Included
International & domestic flights
Personal travel insurance (mandatory)
Meals & beverages not listed above or purchased outside the resort
Dinner on the last night
Personal expenditure (souvenirs, laundry, tips, physio, massages)
Early check-in / late checkout charges
- Your Team
Meet the Coaches
Our coaches combine elite competitive experience with a genuine passion for helping every swimmer reach their potential.
- Coach
Brenton Ford
For the past 19 years, I’ve helped 8,000+ swimmers improve their technique, build confidence in the water, and swim faster with less effort. I'm an Australian National swimmer and have worked with swimmers all around the world — from beginners to professional triathletes, including Kat Matthews and Chelsea Sodaro.
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Tasmynne Roe
I’ve coached swimmers of all ages and levels for the past 14 years — from complete beginners through to competitive youth and adult athletes. My swimming background includes being a former South African swimmer, multiple national champion and record holder, and two-time World Cup finalist.
- Past Swimmers
What They Say
- Secure Your Spot
🇹🇭 Ready to Swim in Thailand?
Spots are strictly limited. Choose your preferred dates below and secure your place with a deposit.
03 - 09 October 2027
Single room
$5400 AUD
Twin share (per person)
$4700 AUD
Your deposit secures your spot.
Balance is due 120 days before departure. Twin-share bookings: change quantity to 2 at checkout.
- Common Questions
FAQ
When should I arrive for Hell Week?
We start at 2:30 pm on the first day so depending on where you are flying from it can be easier to arrive the day before. Most people fly in the night before and stay at Thanyapura for an extra night. To book the extra night, just send us a message so we can organize it with Thanyapura.
Is there free time?
We start at 2:30 pm on the first day so depending on where you are flying from it can be easier to arrive the day before. Most people fly in the night before and stay at Thanyapura for an extra night. To book the extra night, just send us a message so we can organize it with Thanyapura.
I’m not an elite swimmer or triathlete, will this camp be suitable for me?
We have a wide range of speeds and swimming abilities to attend the camp. Because we have 5x50m lanes for each session we’re able to cater for most levels of swimmers. For aerobic sessions the fastest lane is often leaving around the 1:30 or 1:35/100m pace and the slower lane leaving on 2:30/100m. If you’ve never attended a camp like this before don’t worry, neither have most people!
What’s the food like?
One of the best things about Hell Week is the food! All of your meals are prepared at Divine Restaurant at Thanyapura with there being a wide selection of food available. Imagine not having to cook, prepare or clean up any of your meals for the week…it really is train, eat, sleep without any of the worries of normal life. All of your meals are included in the price (except the final night dinner where go out for dinner).
How much swimming will I be doing during the week?
Each session varies between 2-4km with there being 13 swims planned for the week. This varies between the pool and open water and each session has a different focus from speed, skills, technique, endurance, recovery, etc. Most swimmers end up doing 25-40km for the week depending on their fitness level.
What is the cancellation & refund policy?
There is a $1000 AUD deposit required for this trip, which is fully refundable up to 14 days after booking.
Cancellation of your trip up to 120 days or more before the start of the trip allows you to keep your deposit as credit with us which can be rolled over to another trip within 12 months.
Cancellation of your booking from 120 days or less to the start of the trip is non-refundable.
What’s the payment and booking process?
Bookings can be made directly through the payment link above. If booking a twin share room with another swimmer, BOTH swimmers must book a spot separately. If booking a twin share room with a non-swimmer, only one booking is required by the person who will be swimming at the camp.
Can I bring a non-swimming partner?
Of course! Non-swimming partners are $900 AUD. Please book a single room for yourself and let us know you’d like to bring a non-swimming partner. The total will be $5400 AUD (single) + $900 AUD (non-swimming partner.
Still Have Questions?
Our team is happy to talk through fitness requirements, the location, payments, or anything else. We want you to feel 100% confident before you book.
