Bournemouth Sea Training Camp 2027

Bournemouth Sea Training Camp 2027

Open Water & Marathon Swimming Camp in Bournemouth, UK

Build endurance, confidence and open-water experience at the Bournemouth Sea Training Camp 2027, taking place from 23–27 May 2027 at Boscombe Pier in Bournemouth.

The five-day camp is designed for swimmers preparing for marathon and long-distance challenges, including English Channel solo and relay attempts, as well as swimmers who simply want to improve their ability and confidence in the sea. Participants range from developing open-water swimmers to experienced Channel athletes.

Training follows a progressive approach, starting with manageable swim distances and gradually building toward each swimmer’s individual goals. Depending on experience and objectives, this can range from completing a 3 km sea swim to achieving official 2-hour or 6-hour qualifying swims required for major marathon-swimming challenges.

The camp is led by experienced and qualified open-water swimming coaches and includes structured sea sessions, progressive training plans and personalized coaching. Participants can discuss their individual objectives with coaches before and during the camp and receive guidance on pacing, preparation and long-distance swimming strategy.

The program also includes one-to-one coaching support, Q&A sessions with experienced coaches and pilots, in-water feeding practice, and educational workshops. The 2027 camp includes a mental preparation workshop with a qualified sports psychologist and a nutrition workshop with a qualified nutritionist, supporting both the physical and psychological demands of endurance swimming.

Swimmers preparing for major challenges can use the camp to practise sustained swimming, feeding strategies and the mental resilience required for longer distances. The camp environment also gives participants the opportunity to train alongside swimmers with similar goals while receiving professional support throughout the week.

Whether preparing for a first long-distance sea swim or an English Channel attempt, the Bournemouth Sea Training Camp offers a structured and supportive environment for developing endurance, confidence and open-water swimming skills.