Swim & Open Water Camps
Pool training and ocean sessions with professional coaches.
SWIMGO ASIA · BALI & BEYOND
Train with
Alexander
Taraskin.
Swim. Train. Explore.
Swim camps, triathlon and open-water adventures with your coach. Train at your own pace, travel together and build a love of sport that lasts.
BALI, INDONESIAPHUKET, THAILAND
Coached by Alexander Taraskin
Training for your level
Train. Recover. Explore.
Bali & Southeast Asia
ABOUT SWIMGO ASIA
Personal coaching.
Shared adventures.
We organize swim camps, triathlon training, open-water adventures and family sport retreats across Bali and Southeast Asia. All levels are welcome — from your first ocean swim to race preparation.
Our home base is KLIMSWIM: a 25 m pool in Canggu, Bali. Alexander brings Olympic champion Michael Klim’s coaching methodology into sessions tailored to your pace and goals.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
In it for the long game.
No crash diets. No burnout workouts. We help you start training the right way — safely, with professional coaches, at your own pace. From your first step to your first race — and beyond.
WHAT WE OFFER
More ways to move.
Triathlon Camps
Swim, bike and run in one balanced programme.
Family Sport Retreats
Kids and parents train in parallel and explore Bali together.
Weekend Sport Getaways
Three or four days of training and discovering Bali.
Recovery & Wellness
Spa, massage, yoga and nutrition consultations.
Online Coaching
Personal training plans, video analysis and a monthly subscription.
Race Packages
Travel with your team to races in Thailand, Australia and the Komodo Islands.
UPCOMING CAMPS & RACES
Pick a place.
Find your flow.
From pool technique to your next ocean finish line.
Choose an adventure that fits your life.
Phuket / Phang Nga, Thailand
Thailand Open Water Camp
November 2026 · Dates to be confirmed
Daily ocean training, open-water skills and preparation for Oceanman in the Andaman Sea. The camp's arrival dates and final race programme are being confirmed.
Daily ocean trainingRace preparation
Photo: Laguna Phuket, 2024.
from $800USD / person
BYND · Canggu, Bali
Triathlon Camp BYND
Oct 26 – Nov 1, 2026
Three coached swims, morning runs, a bike day and recovery. Connect your swim, bike and run in a balanced training week in Canggu.
3 swim sessionsMorning runs & bike day
Team photo: Laguna Phuket, 2024; BYND training video coming soon.
from $700USD / person
Labuan Bajo · Komodo Islands
Komodo Open Water Camp & Race
Nov 13–15, 2026
An open-water escape from Bali. Train before the race, take a boat trip on November 14 and line up for race day on November 15.
Boat trip · Nov 14Race day · Nov 15
Photo: our Komodo camp, 2024.
from $400USD / person
KLIMSWIM · Canggu, Bali
KLIMSWIM Swim Camp
Oct 12–17, 2026
Six days in a 25 m pool, with two sessions a day. Refine your technique, build speed and take a stronger stroke home.
25 m pool2 sessions per day
Photo: KLIMSWIM Bali camp, 2025.
from $500USD / person
KLIMSWIM · Canggu, Bali
New Year Swim Camp
Jan 4–12, 2027
Start the year in the water. Nine days of technique, endurance and open-water training with your coach.
Technique & enduranceOpen-water sessions
from $600USD / person
Canggu, Bali
Family Sport Retreat Bali
May 1–10, 2027
Kids swim and train with a coach while parents enjoy swimming, functional training and morning runs. Explore Bali together through surfing, trekking, snorkeling and culture.
Kids & parents train in parallelSpa, massage & nutrition
Photo: our family camp in Sochi, 2024.
from $1,200USD / adultFrom $800 / child
Bali / Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia
Summer Camps · Bali & Nusa Lembongan
Summer 2027 · Dates coming soon
More swimming and island adventures are on the way. Leave your details to hear about summer camps in Bali and Nusa Lembongan.
Island adventuresJoin the interest list
Team photo: Komodo, 2024; summer locations to be announced.
PricingTo be announced
Sochi, Russia
Sochi Camp 2027
2027 · Dates to be announced
A new camp with Alexander in Sochi. Dates, the training programme and packages will be announced.
With AlexanderDates coming soon
PricingTo be announced
Prices are in USD. Ask Alexander for your full package, inclusions and availability before booking.
AUSTRALIA · FEB–MAY 2027
Choose your ocean finish line.
Australia Open Water Tour
Join our tour around World Series Swims. We arrange flights, accommodation, race entry and pre-race training around your chosen event. Your trip, planned together.
Choose one race or discuss a tour. Your full trip is quoted individually.
Feb 20–21, 2027
Noosa Summer Swim
Noosa Heads, Queensland
2,500+ swimmers. Saturday clinics and Sunday ocean races, from 300 m to 5 km.
Feb 27–28, 2027
Terrigal Swim Fest
Terrigal, New South Wales
Coaching clinics and ocean swims from 300 m to 5 km.
Provisional · Organiser confirmation pending
Mar 21, 2027
Mooloolaba Mile
Sunshine Coast, Queensland
An ocean swim for your next goal, with distances from 800 m to 6 km.
May 15–16, 2027
Cooly Classic
Gold Coast, Queensland
Coastal ocean swims from 1 km to 5 km.
Provisional · Organiser confirmation pending
Dates checked against the organiser’s calendar on October 9, 2026.
OUR TRAINING BASES
Good places. Great sessions.
01 / BALIKLIMSWIM Bali
A 25 m pool in Canggu for technique, speed and swim training.
02 / CANGGUBYND Canggu
Our Canggu base for swim, bike, run and recovery.
Team photo from a previous triathlon event.
03 / THAILANDPhuket / Phang Nga
Ocean sessions and race preparation in the Andaman Sea.
ON DECK. IN YOUR CORNER.
YOUR COACH
Alexander
Taraskin.
HEAD COACH · KLIMSWIM BALI
Alexander (Alex) Taraskin is a swimming coach, open-water specialist and camp organizer. He trains competitive swimmers and adults across Southeast Asia.
International camps and race trips in Bali, Thailand, Australia and the Komodo Islands. Clear feedback, personal goals and a coach who stays in your corner.
Talk to AlexanderCAMPS, TEAMS & FINISH LINES
Our story, in real moments.
BALI · 2024
Clinic with Michael Klim and Kyle Chalmers
LAGUNA PHUKET · THAILAND · 2024
Triathlon & Open Water Camp
Race: Laguna Phuket
BALI · 2026
Open Water Camp & Oceanman Race
SOCHI · KRASNAYA POLYANA · 2024
Kids & Family Camp
BALI · 2025
KLIMSWIM Open Water Camp
SOCHI · 2025
Family Swim Camp
BANGKOK · 2025
Bangkok International Swimming Championship
With the Indonesian team
PHUKET · THAILAND · 2023
Open Water Camp & Race
LAGUNA PHUKET · 2024
Open Water Camp & Race
KOMODO ISLANDS · 2024
Open Water Camp & Race
KOMODO ISLANDS
Exploring Komodo together
Team memories from the islands
BALI · KLIMSWIM
Bali Swim Camp with Michael Klim & the KLIMSWIM team
THE PEOPLE MAKE THE CAMP
Every swimmer has a story.
Participant stories are coming soon.
A swimmer’s perspective
Real participant stories will be added here.
STORY TO FOLLOWA first open-water start
Real participant stories will be added here.
STORY TO FOLLOWTraining as a team
Real participant stories will be added here.
STORY TO FOLLOWBEFORE YOU DIVE IN
A few good questions.
Do I need to be an experienced swimmer?
Pool sessions are adapted to your level. Discuss your experience with Alexander before choosing an open-water or triathlon programme.
What does the starting price include?
Inclusions depend on the programme. Training camps, family retreats and race tours are different offers. Ask for a written quote covering accommodation, travel, race entry and activities before booking.
What are the Thailand camp dates?
The camp is planned for November 2026. Arrival dates and the final programme are being confirmed. Ask Alexander about the Oceanman plan and race registration before booking travel.
Can I join from Bali or Jakarta?
Yes. Tell Alexander where you are travelling from so you can plan arrival and the right package together.
Can we come as a family?
The Bali Family Sport Retreat is planned for May 1–10, 2027. Kids and parents train in parallel and enjoy shared activities. Discuss children’s ages and swimming experience with Alexander.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry or message Alexander in English or Russian. He will confirm availability, the programme and payment terms. An enquiry does not reserve a place or take payment.
LET’S MAKE A PLAN
Your next swim
starts here.
Leave your name and one contact. Alexander will help you find the right camp.
No payment here. Just a conversation about your next adventure.