Swim Smooth South East Asia Experience
Phuket, Thailand
Mon, 23 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov, 2026
Overview
Elevate your performance where world-class training meets paradise. The Swim Smooth South East Asia Experience is an exclusive 6-night swim camp in Phuket for adult swimmers and triathletes aged 18+. Designed to help you push boundaries and build rock-solid endurance, this camp offers an immersive experience to redefine your limits while enjoying a tropical holiday.
Elevate your performance where world-class training meets paradise. The (Maximum 12 swimmers). Through individual video analysis, targeted stroke correction, and structured open-water skills, you will learn to swim faster with more confidence and less effort. This camp is ideal for competent swimmers who can swim 200m+ of freestyle continuously (typical pace range of 1:40 to 2:20 per 100m).
Enhance Your Swim Training in Phuket
Hosted at the world-class Thanyapura Sports & Health Resort, this camp blends elite training with Phuket’s captivating landscapes. Train under world-renowned coaching methodology featuring a stunning 50-metre Olympic-size pool, warm tropical weather, and a supportive athletic community that will inspire you toward your personal best.
Payment Policy
- A 50% deposit to confirm the booking.
- A 50% balance by 15th October 2026.
Cancellation Policy
- Up to 25th September 2026: Free of charge.
- From 26th September – 9th October 2026: 50% of the total
- From 10 October 2026 or less: 100% of the total
- No-show or early departure: 100% of the total.
Final confirmation of the camp is expected by 25 September 2026.
Coach profile
At Vigeo Sports we collaborate with high-profile coaches, bringing their expertise to each training camp to ensure personalized and impactful training sessions.
Paul Newsome
Founder of Swim Smooth Camp Greece and one of the world’s most respected voices in adult swim coaching. With over 25 years of coaching experience, Paul has worked with complete beginners through to elite triathletes and professional open-water swimmers. Swim Smooth is the official coach education partner to British and World Triathlon, and its methodology is now used by certified coaches in over 100 countries worldwide.
Paul’s coaching style is practical, evidence-led, and highly personable, with a strong emphasis on coaching the swimmer, not the stroke, and creating an environment where swimmers feel supported, challenged, and inspired to improve.
- Founder of Swim Smooth
Included In Camp
- Transfers: Airport transfers between Phuket Airport and the resort.
- 6-Night Stay: Superior Room – Pool Wing at Thanyapura.
- Full Board: Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
- Video Analysis: Individual review and personalised stroke correction.
- Pool Sessions: Small-group technique focus in a 50m Olympic pool.
- Open-Water Swims: Structured skill and confidence development.
- Coaching & Community: Clear training priorities and social environment.
Not Included In Camp
- Flights: International and domestic airfare to and from Phuket.
- Insurance: Comprehensive travel insurance and sports injury cover.
- Excursions: Optional sightseeing tours and extra leisure activities.
- Personal Expenses: Spa treatments, laundry, and individual purchases.
Itinerary
Get ready for an immersive and highly individualized camp experience! Our structured schedule seamlessly blends world-class swim coaching, video analysis, and essential skills development. With a mix of premium pool training and warm open-water sessions, every day brings clear, targeted goals to transform your swimming.
Day 1
Your week begins with a seamless transition from travel into coaching.
• Meet & Greet + Pool Walkthrough
• Pool Session: Video Recording (50m Olympic Pool)
• Comprehensive Video Analysis (Dry Side)This is where everything starts. We capture your stroke on day one and provide detailed analysis that shapes your entire week.
Day 2
From insight to implementation
• Open Water Swim
• Pool Session: Stroke Correction ProcessYou’ll begin applying your personalised corrections immediately, with both pool precision and open water context.
Day 3
Building confidence and control.
• Pool Session: Technique + Endurance
• Training Planning Session & Q&AWe start to layer endurance onto improved technique, while giving you a clear framework for training beyond the camp.
Day 4
A standout day for many swimmers.
• Open Water Swim
• Pool Session: Red Mist Endurance (Lane Swim)This is where pacing, control, and resilience come together. A key Swim Smooth experience session.
Day 5
Sharpening performance.
• Pool Session: CSS + Red Mist Integration
• Includes optional video capture for comparison)We bring structure to your pacing using CSS and RM cycles, helping you understand exactly how to train and race more effectively
Day 6
Bringing everything together.
• Open Water Swim
• Pool Session: CSS Development
• 1-to-1 Individual Debrief SessionsYour personalised feedback session ensures you leave with absolute clarity on your stroke, training, and next steps.
Day 7
A fitting finish
• Optional Farewell Sunrise Swim
• Camp Conclusion*Program is subject to be adjusted.
Thanyapura Sports & Health Resort
Thanyapura Sports & Health Resort
Thanyapura Phuket blends Asia’s finest Olympic-standard athletic facilities with a tropical paradise, featuring Asia’s only FINA-approved training center and world-class tennis courts. It provides an unmatched, cutting-edge environment for professional teams, clubs, and schools looking to host world-class training camps.
Complete with premium accommodations, advanced lifestyle medical clinics, and expert Olympic coaches, it offers the perfect balance of sports science and relaxation. This is the world’s premier destination to train, restore, and unlock peak performance.
Download the program
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Frequently Asked questions
Q1Where do I have to fly to?
Q1Participants should book their flights to Phuket International Airport (HKT), Thailand. Please note that international and domestic airfare, as well as airport transfers to and from our host venue, Thanyapura Sports & Health Resort, are not included in the package price.
Q2What do I have to bring?
Q2We recommend bringing your standard competitive swim gear (goggles, caps, and training suits) along with appropriate athletic attire for dryland and open-water skill sessions. Additionally, for your personal safety and peace of mind, all athletes are highly encouraged to secure comprehensive travel insurance and personal sports injury coverage prior to departure.
Q3Who is this camp for?
Q3This exclusive training camp is specifically tailored for competent adult swimmers and triathletes aged 18 and over who can comfortably swim 200 m of freestyle or more continuously (typically within a pace range of 1:40 to 2:20 per 100 m). Under the elite guidance of Swim Smooth methodology, the program is engineered to help passionate athletes break through performance plateaus, master fundamental mechanics, and swim with more confidence and less effort.
