When and where do swimmers need to be in Sardinia?

Swimmers must be in Santa Teresa di Gallura (Sardinia) on September 14 and cannot leave Santa Teresa di Gallura (Sardinia) until September 19. The nearest airport is Olbia - Costa Smeralda (OLB, Italy). From Olbia Airport to Santa Teresa di Gallura it is 1 hour and 12 minutes by car. It is highly recommended to rent a car on the island of Sardinia. The same journey by public transport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Accommodation

Swimmers must make a reservation from September 14 to September 19 in Santa Teresa di Gallura (Sardinia). There are many hotels and apartments in Santa Teresa di Gallura. You can search on booking.com or airbnb.com.

Challenge methodology

Among the 24 swimmers registered for the challenge, Neda el Món will make, based on their speeds and their fitness during the face-to-face trainings in Barcelona, 6 groups of 4, 5 or 6 swimmers with the same swimming level and who will swim together during the challenge. Exactly the same methodology Neda el Món use to make the groups to cross the Strait of Gibraltar.

What day will we cross?

The first day available to swim will be September 15. Neda el Món will decide based on the forecast of wind, waves and currents which day of the week you will try to reach the challenge. The day of the single crossing and the round trip may not be the same. A daily group training session of 2k swim will be organized in the days leading up to the crossing in Lo Squalo Bianco, Conca Verde.

Boarding

On the day of the crossing, the swimmers will all be embarked in the port of Conca Verde (Sardinia), just one hour before the start of the challenge. Neda el Món will also decide the departure time based on the weather forecast.

Direction and starting point

The 12k crossing will normally be Corsica - Sardinia and the departure point in Corsica will depend on the current on the day of the crossing, which will be checked by the Neda el Món team. If the currents come from the East, the departure will be on the East coast of Corsica. If the currents come from the West, the departure will be on the West coast of Corsica. The round trip (24k) will normally be Sardinia - Corsica - Sardinia. Every 45 minutes there will be a quick stop (1 minute) for feeding.

Services Neda el Món

Neda el Món will provide logistical and technical support before, during and after the crossing. The services included are:

• Advice from the Neda el Món expert team throughout the process: before, during and after the crossing.
• All safety logistics at sea, with a support boat per group, a medical boat and a boat for companions. Each boat will be managed by a member of the Neda el Món expert team.
• Feeding during the crossing: bananas, water and electrolytes drinks.
• Support material for the swimmer: Vaseline, sunscreen, biodramina and first aid kit.
• An information session on the logistics of the crossing in Barcelona
• 3 additional group and sea training sessions during the previous months (one of them compulsory)
• Planning weekly pool trainings for the swimmer at home for 18 weeks
• Face-to-face training sessions during the week of the crossing
• Swim cap and commemorative t-shirt
• Discounts in our online store.
• Support in visa management.

Equipment Checklist

Each swimmer must bring:

• Swimsuit (2).
• Swimming goggles (2).
• Safety buoy.
• Swimming cap (for training).
• Neoprene (if it is your option for the crossing).
• Specific feeding (if you need something different from what Neda el Món offers). The swimmer must put it in a waterproof bag with their name and mark the order in which they want to receive the feeding.
• Waterproof and warm clothing, for boat transfers.
• Towel, flip-flops, sunglasses and a hat to protect themselves from the sun.
• Passport with an expiration date no later than 6 months at the time of the trip.
• Small amounts of Euros in cash because it is not always possible to pay with a credit card in Sardinia.

Nutrition service

A good nutrition plan is key to achieving all the goals we have. The nutritional needs of each person are specific and our genetic predispositions indicate how the body uses each nutrient. We can study in detail the scientific relationship between your diet, your lifestyle habits and your goals, identifying the nutrients you need in relation to your goals and dietary preferences. Send an email to info@nedaelmon.com and we'll help you transform your nutritional habits and achieve your health goals.

Training camps schedule in Barcelona

• April 25th-26th: information session and initial test
• June 6th-7th: Pool and sea group training
• July 11th-12th: Pool and sea group training
• September 12th-13th: Pool and sea group training

Complementary activities during the week

• Boat tour in the Maddalena Archipelago, right in front of Palau (Sardinia)
• Dolphin and whale watching from Palau (Sardinia)
• Visit to the tourist port of Palau (Sardinia)
• Visit to Porto Cervo, coastal tourist center of Italy, main center of Costa Smeralda
• Visit to the beaches of the Golfo delle Saline, Licciola, Porto Lascia and Talmone

Historical ranking of Bonifacio by Neda el Món & ZOGGS

You can check the historical ranking of the challenge until today here.