“Swimfinity Mauritius” “Swim Moris” Community project and Swim Camp 2027

It’s happening!, after four years of planning we can now offer Mauritius as a location for our third
annual swim camp (alongside Lanzarote and Mallorca) inspired by our time in Bali teaching
local disadvantaged children to swim. We plan to travel with a small group of like-minded people
to let them experience swimming in the Indian ocean (and local pools) to improve their
swimming and experience the amazing island of Mauritius.
We’re hoping this will be an exciting, unique adventure to the stunning pearl of the Indian
Ocean!
We will be working in partnership with Côte d’Or National Sports Complex
(https://cotedorsports.mu/) SPARC ( https://sparc.mu/ ) and RLSS Mauritius
We are starting a movement called “swim moris”

(Moris means Mauritius in the local Creole language)

Our aim is to inspire and empower local people. Included in the camp will be time spent with
local people who have limited access to swimming lessons and would benefit from some intense
support. Our swimmers will buddy up with local volunteers, who in turn will teach / coach
swimmers needing our help, giving them the fundamentals required to swim confidently and
efficiently. You will be an essential cog in the process, but don’t worry if you lack the knowledge
of swim teaching or coaching , you will be guided through the process by us! This component is
optional and we can guide you re. alternative activities if you’d rather.
What is the point of the swim moris initiative?
In the heart of the Indian ocean, Mauritius has more than 300km of coastline, rivers, lakes and
pools. Water is everywhere but only 2.9% of children aged 8-9 years can safely swim 25m
(National testing data). Fatal drownings in Mauritius are 5x higher than the average of
developed countries, highlighting that drowning is a major public health concern. There are
epidemic levels of obesity, type 2 diabetes and sedentary lifestyle with very little culture of sports
and recreational activities. There are no PE lessons in government schools! Swimming could be
an accessible and affordable way of life for Mauritians to move their bodies if only they can be
inspired to make a start. This will be a camp with a difference, it’s time to spread the legacy that
is Swimfinity across the world and make an impact where it is needed to potentially save lives
and increase awareness on safe open water swimming.

ABILITY = Any swim ability is welcome, any stroke, even new to Open water – What a place to
learn! in 25degree water!
April 2027 (2 Weeks, or stay longer if you wish)

The team will be flying out on the 9th April 2027
and returning on 26th April. Our flights are booked! Manchester to Mauritius
The swim camp 12th – 16th April 2027
The holiday (free time) 17th, 18th, 19th April
Volunteering with local people 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd April
24th – prepare for the RLSS fundraiser swim
25th Open water swim event to raise vital funds for RLSS Mauritius to support the great work they are already doing

The essential info (as of September 2026)
Swimfinity pool swim coaching at Côte d’Or National Sports Complex and/or SPARC sport
complex 50m outdoor pool. Video analysis at least twice. Times may vary due to pool availability (INCLUDED)
Sea swims during the camp, various locations with support from RLSS Mauritius,
think fun adventure swims in crystal clear water surrounded by the most stunning tropical fish!
(INCLUDED)

Three or four part days volunteering in the local community, sharing our swimming experiences
and journeys so far in the water. (INCLUDED)
Transport from the hotel to the swimming pools and sea swim locations (INCLUDED)
Hotel accommodation
The camp will be based at the Northern tip of the island where the best beaches are. We will be
staying at Coin-de-Mire Attitude hotel https://hotels-attitude.com/en/coin-de-mire-attitude close
to the RLSS base at Mon Choisy and close to Pereybere public beach, which is where the open
water swim event starts.
Accommodation, food and flight is NOT included in the above costs
3 days of free time to explore and / or – practice, practice, practice! for the open water swim
event
We can guide you re. trips to visit the nearby capital of Port Louis and experience the sights,
sounds and smells of the local markets, Dolphin watching tours, boat trips, catamaran tours,
canyoning, mountain hikes.
Our team can offer guidance and extensive knowledge of the local area.
Entrance into the Open water swim event 25th April 2027
Each Swimmer must register themselves for the event if they wish to take part.
Entries open soon!
Click on the link below for more info on the fundraising swim

event. https://roag.org/events/event-info/4283/nandos-royal-life-saving-society-rlss-open-water-
swim-2027

To join in this inaugural Swim camp, and help shape the future of Swim coaching and teaching
in Mauritius the swim camp element of the holiday will cost £850 to be paid in instalments.