The same 33.3km distance, without the cold, the tides and the shipping lanes. Here is how they compare.
UltraSwim 33.3 covers the same 33.3km as an English Channel crossing, but without the cold, the tides or the shipping lanes. The distance is spread across four days in warm water with luxury hotels and full safety cover, so the iconic distance is open to far more swimmers.
UltraSwim 33.3 is an Epic Adventure Swim Race™ covering 33.3km, the historic English Channel distance, split across five to seven point to point open water swims (we hate laps) over four days in warmer water locations (a half Channel 17km option exists). So far held in Croatia, Switzerland, Greece, Spain, Montenegro and the Caribbean, based at luxury spa hotels, with world class safety cover, premium support, a complete preparation programme and a diverse community that ranges from 14 to 74 years old, usually more women than men. From competitive Masters swimmers, triathletes and swimrunners to leisure and wild swimmers simply aiming to complete the distance. From a required pace of just 2km/h, any determined swimmer can do it. Come in a group or alone, everyone leaves with new friends for life. Award winning, all inclusive packages start from €1,575 CHECK (€750 for our 2 day Compact format)
A traditional Channel crossing means cold water, unpredictable tides and busy shipping lanes in a single long attempt. UltraSwim 33.3 covers the same 33.3km spread across four days in warm water, with luxury hotels and full safety cover. The distance is identical; the experience is transformed.
A traditional Channel crossing is a single long attempt in cold, tidal, busy water. UltraSwim 33.3 delivers the identical 33.3km across four warm water days, with recovery between swims and a support team throughout. The achievement carries the same distance; the experience is transformed.
The iconic English Channel distance spread over 5 - 7 swims. Choose the full 33.3 CLASSIC, or the 33.3 / 2 BUILD 'Half Channel' which caps each swim at 5km. Life-changing for many.
Swiss precision event organisation. Boat and kayak safety cover provided on every swim. Daily briefings on conditions, route and pace. Experienced and dedicated team
Whether you come on your own or with a club, you will find your tribe, and make new lifelong bonds over 4 days of highs and lows as you reach for that 33.3 Finisher droplet
All iconic, each with their own challenges and beauty - Croatia, Switzerland, Greece, Montenegro, Spain and the Caribbean. From May to December and designed to fit your season and time constraints.
Explore the preparation programme, coaching and swim camps that get you to the start line ready.
Explore trainingA solo Channel crossing suits a specific kind of swimmer. UltraSwim 33.3 opens the iconic distance to a far wider range of people, from 14 to 74.
How the warm water format delivers the Channel distance in a different way.
Yes. Both are 33.3km, the shortest Channel crossing distance. UltraSwim 33.3 simply spreads it across four days in warm water.
Warm water, a four day format, luxury hotels and full safety cover make the iconic distance achievable for a far wider range of swimmers.
Yes. 33.3km is a serious distance in any conditions. The format makes it achievable, but it still demands training and commitment.
Committed swimmers from 14 to 74, with a median age of 50, take part. Preparation is guided by a full programme.