How to qualify?

To participate in the Rhodes Marmaris, you must have participated the previous year in Croatia Montenegro in any of its distances. You can find all the information here.

When and where should swimmers be in Rhodes?

Swimmers must be in Rhodes (Greece) on October 12th and cannot leave Rhodes (Greece) until October 17th. The nearest airport is Rhodes - Diágoras (RHO, Greece). Rhodes - Diágoras Airport is a 22-minute drive from Rhodes City. It is highly recommended to rent a car on the island of Rhodes. The same journey by public transport takes 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Accommodation

Swimmers must make a reservation from October 12th to October 17th. The official hotel for the event is the Lefka Hotel & Apartments in Rhodes (Greece). You can say that you come from Neda el Món. Reservations and information here.

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 available day to swim will be October the 13th. 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. A daily group training session of 2k swim will be organized in the days leading up to the crossing ay Windy Beach (Rhodes).

Boarding

On the day of the crossing, the swimmers will all be embarked in the port of Rhodes (Greece), 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 crossing will normally be direction Rhodes - Marmaris, therefore Europe to Asia, and the starting point in Rhodes will be Windy Beach. 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.
• 4 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 Rhodes.

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

• Visits to the Acropylls of Lindos and Rhodes
• Tour by boat around the island of Symi (Greece)
• Visit by boat to the city of Marmaris (Turkey)
• Visit to the medieval city of Rhodes, with the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of Rhodes
• Visit to the valley of the Butterflies (Petaloudes) and the 7 water springs (Epta Piges)
• Visit to the Nysiros volcano
• Visit to the beaches of San Pablo, Anthonny Quinn, Tsambika and Afandou

Historical ranking of Rhodes (Europe) - Marmaris (Asia) by Neda el Món & ZOGGS

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