Dec 3—6th Open Water Swim Retreat Venice, Florida.
Join our adult swimming camp in Venice, FL and transform your freestyle technique, build Gulf open water confidence, and train with like‑minded triathletes, open water swimmers, and fitness swimmers.
What You Get at Our Adult Swim Training Camp
Swim training retreat FL with focused pool time, open water training, video analysis, dryland work, structured recovery, shared dinners, and a small group of like‑minded adult swimmers. Swim faster, cleaner, and more confident in two days with clear technical breakthroughs and accountability.
- Open Water Swim Camp FloridaReal Gulf sessions at Nokomis Beach to build open-water confidence- sighting, tracking, waves, and calm swimming under pressure. Perfect for triathletes and adult swimmers who want open water skills that show up on race day.
- Swim Training Camp In PoolPool-based technique training at Centennial Park Pool with video feedback to make your freestyle more efficient and faster, not just “more volume.” You’ll also learn pacing and simple strategy that helps triathletes exit the water ready to bike/run.
- Video analysisDedicated video analysis to spot the 1–2 technique changes that create the biggest gains in speed and efficiency, with clear coach feedback you can implement immediately.
- Coaching methodTwo elite coaches (All‑American + world‑record level) run a simple system—identify your biggest limiter, fix it with clear cues and drills, then pressure-test it in pool + open water so it sticks for triathlon and open water racing.
- Dryland and recoveryDryland + recovery sessions to build swim-specific strength and mobility, protect your shoulders, and help you recover so this swim training retreat Florida leaves you stronger—not beat up.
- Swimming communityTrain with like-minded adults, build your network, and stay motivated with a supportive group environment.
Who Is It For
Built for triathletes and adult swimmers who feel great in the pool but struggle in open water—this triathlon swim training camp fixes confidence, sighting, and efficiency with coached Gulf + pool sessions.
- Pool-Strong, Open-Water StressedIf you swim fine in the pool but feel anxious in deep, choppy water, this open water swim camp Florida is for you. You’ll get repeated coached reps at Nokomis Beach to master sighting, tracking, and waves so open water feels controlled.
- Triathletes Who Lose TimeIf the swim leg spikes your heart rate, throws off your pacing, or makes you zig‑zag, this triathlon swim training camp is for you. You’ll train triathlon-specific pacing and open-water skills so you exit the water ready to bike and run.
- Adults Stuck at the Same SpeedIf you train consistently but still feel inefficient and “stuck,” this adult swim training camp is for you. We clean up freestyle mechanics in the pool and carry it into open water so you get faster with less effort.
- Fitness Swimmers Who Want a Real ResetIf you want a focused week that improves technique and endurance while training with motivated adults, this adult swimming camp is for you. It’s also a swim training retreat FL athletes use to train hard, connect, and leave with momentum.
- Adults-only communityThis adult swimming camp is for adults only—no kids groups—so every session is built for grown-up goals, schedules, and motivation. You’ll train in a supportive triathlon swim camp community with like-minded people who want to improve, connect, and push each other.
Where We Train in Venice, Florida
A true open water swim camp Florida—technique sessions at Centennial Park Pool and Gulf swims at Nokomis Beach, minutes apart, near Sarasota, FL
- Nokomis BeachOpen water training sessions + Dryland training at the Gulf
- Centennial Park PoolSwim technique training at this world class outdoor aquatic facility
Meet your coaches
Get instant results from week spent with your coaches
- Danila NovikovOwner & Head Coach DanswimHead Coach for the Venice, FL camp — is an 8× NCAA DIII All‑American and 2019 USMS National Champion, plus a Gibraltar Strait finisher, so you’re learning open‑water skills (sighting, waves, pacing) from someone who has executed them under real pressure and can translate that into simple, high-impact fixes for your stroke.
- Mariia RezhyloOwner & Head Fast Swim AcademyMaria Rezhylo is coaching this camp with world‑class credibility: a world record holder with national and European records, plus high-level racing experience (including World/European competitions and NCAA championships), so you get precise technique feedback and a proven competitive mindset—not generic instruction.
Tentative daily plan
Dec, 3- 6th
Thursday, Dec 3rd
Arrival day
05:00 PM-Dryland+ Pool Session
07:00 PM- Welcome meeting + Dinner
05:00 PM-Dryland+ Pool Session
07:00 PM- Welcome meeting + Dinner
Friday, Dec 4th
09:00 AM- Dryland+ Open Water Session
12:00 PM- Lunch
1:30 PM- Rest
6:00 PM-Pool session
12:00 PM- Lunch
1:30 PM- Rest
6:00 PM-Pool session
Saturday, Dec 5th
09:00 AM- Dryland+Open Water Session
12:00 PM- Lunch
01:30 PM Rest
06:00 PM Manatees watching tour (optional for additional $)
12:00 PM- Lunch
01:30 PM Rest
06:00 PM Manatees watching tour (optional for additional $)
Sunday, Dec 6th
09:00 AM- Dryland+Open Water Session
12:00 PM- Lunch
12:00 PM- Lunch
What Is Included
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Coaching & Training4days of training In the pool, open water, Dryland/mobility segment; Underwater & above-water filming; Full video package with coach comments and recommended drills. - Video AnalysisUnderwater & above-water filming; Full video package with coach comments and recommended drills.
- ExtrasDanswim cap, Post-camp summary email, stroke analysis, and drill recommendations
What is not included
- BoardingLodging is not included—please book your own hotel/Airbnb. We recommend staying in Venice or South Venice for the fastest commute between Centennial Park Pool and Nokomis Beach.
- TransportationFlights and airport transfers are not included; we recommend flying into Tampa International (TPA) or Sarasota–Bradenton (SRQ).
Daily transportation between the pool and beach is on you, but we can provide optional local transport for $150 for all 5 days (no airport transfer); request this before camp starts. - FoodMeals are not included. We provide water/snacks during training
- Day tripOn may 4th you will have an option to join us to day trip to crystal river manatee tour where we would swim with local manatees
Secure your spot
choose from two pricing options to fit your needs solo for $849 or bring a friend for total $1379 (2 people). Select the option that works best for you and start planning your swim camp adventure.
FAQ
No. You don’t need to be fast at all – the whole point of this weekend is to help you become a better version of yourself in the water, whatever your starting point is.
All levels are welcome, from confident beginners to advanced swimmers and triathletes. By keeping groups small and focusing on technique, the goal is that you leave as a clearly better swimmer than when you arrived.
You can absolutely come alone, or you can bring a swim‑buddy and both join the camp; if you share a room with your friend, family, partner you’ll save on the total cost of accommodation.
Yes. You can share your hotel room with a non‑swimming partner or friend. If they’d like to join the group for the escape room, dinner, or the recovery session, just let us know in advance and we’ll add their activity fee to your booking.
Bring a swimsuit, goggles, a comfortable pair of fins, a towel, and flip flops for the pool deck and showers. If you have a snorkel or favorite training toys, you’re welcome to bring those too.
All bookings include a non‑refundable deposit; the remaining balance is refundable up to 20 days before the retreat, and inside 20 days payments are non‑refundable but can be credited toward a future camp or transferred to swim lessons @ danswim
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