World Open Water

Officially ratified 🌍 Ross Edgley’s 1,446 km circumnavigation of Iceland is now recognized by WOWSA as an Assisted, Non-Continuous Stage Swim. Fully documented. Independently observed. A new benchmark for expedition swimming. 💪 #RossEdgley #WOWSA #GreatIcelandSwim

Catherine Breed’s swim from Southeast Farallon Island to the Golden Gate Bridge has been ratified (unassisted) in 13:54:10 — the fastest overall documented time on this route. Full details: openwaterswimming.com/ratifications/…

Swim GP 2025 made waves in Portugal 🌊 Nearly 1,000 swimmers from 20 nations took part in Europe’s biggest open water ultramarathon, setting new records and raising the bar for festivals. Read more: openwaterswimming.com/swim-gp-sets-h…

💙 Australia lost a swimming pioneer. Linda Carol McGill (1945-2025) was the first Australian to swim the English Channel & broke barriers worldwide. openwaterswimming.com/linda-carol-mc… #LindaMcGill #OpenWaterSwimming #RIP

🏊‍♂️ Four military veterans—all single-leg amputees—completed their SECOND English Channel crossing in 14hrs 40mins. Battled Force 4-5 winds & jellyfish swarms for @blesma_uk. "If one fails, we all fail—so that wasn't an option." openwaterswimming.com/all-amputee-ve… #Veterans #EnglishChannel

Waikiki Roughwater Swim: 54 years of tradition and the 2.4-mile course that shaped open water. Why the Waikiki Roughwater Swim still sets the standard—and what it means for today’s athletes. 🌊 Read the full story: openwaterswimming.com/waikiki-roughw…

Bárbara Hernández, Chile’s “Ice Mermaid,” is now the first South American woman to swim the English Channel double. In our interview, she reveals how she pushed through the cold, the currents, and the doubts, and the team that made it possible: openwaterswimming.com/barbara-hernan…

The Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swim is a rare, once-in-a-lifetime experience. 6.5 km of vibrant blue currents, crossing from Asia to Europe through one of the world’s busiest waterways. openwaterswimming.com/swim-the-bosph…

“The Sea Makes Me Free” At just 22, Turkish open-water swimmer Tuna Tunca conquered the English Channel in 13 hours and 26 minutes. Tuna made history as the first Turkish swimmer with autism to complete the crossing: openwaterswimming.com/the-sea-makes-…

🏝 Race for the Conch Marks 15 Years of Magic in Turks & Caicos Now in its 15th year, the Race for the Conch Eco‑SeaSwim brought swimmers from around the globe to the crystal-clear waters of Grace Bay, Turks & Caicos. 👉 openwaterswimming.com/turks-caicos-r…

🏊 Alex Kostich Breaks Lake Tahoe “True Width” Record Alex Kostich set a new fastest time for the 12‑mile (19.3 km) “True Width” crossing of Lake Tahoe in 4:28:55, cutting nearly 15 minutes off the previous record set by Jorge Angel in 2019. Full story: openwaterswimming.com/alex-kostich-b…

🌊 What Inclusion Looks Like in Open Water Swimming German para-swimmer Tina Deeken challenges us to rethink what it really means to belong in the sport. Read her perspective on building truly inclusive races 👉 openwaterswimming.com/what-inclusion…

Swimpacking — essentially backpacking in the water — is a form of adventure swimming on the rise. At 66, Finnish swimmer Jari Cennat‑Tammis is taking it to the extreme with a 10,000 km solo odyssey tracing the Mediterranean coastline. Learn More 👉 openwaterswimming.com/swimpacking-th…

🌊 Record Participation in World's Largest Open Water Relay Across Lake Tahoe Over 230 teams and 7 soloists tackled the 15.5 km stretch from Sand Harbor to Skylandia Beach, marking the 2025 Trans Tahoe Relay as the largest open water relay globally. ➡️ buff.ly/Bw1JFC6

🌍 Extreme Conditions at Historic World Championships in Singapore 🔥 Extreme heat & water quality concerns pushed athletes to limit 🥇 Wellbrock’s golden sweep cemented German dominance 🇺🇸 USA weakness raised alarms ahead of LA 2028 Full recap ➡️ buff.ly/n0SNDvy

🌊 From Olympic Bronze to Oceans Seven 🌍 At 59, Rob Woodhouse has joined one of the most exclusive clubs in swimming—completing the Oceans Seven with an 11h50m crossing of Japan’s Tsugaru Strait. But he’s not stopping there. 📖 Read the full interview: openwaterswimming.com/rob-woodhouse-…

🌊 From a derelict lido to the UK’s national open water hub 🌊 Built by swimmers for swimmers, Sea Lanes is home to the UK’s first privately funded but publicly accessible 50m pool. 🏊 Read our full Q&A with Simon Murie on 👉 openwaterswimming.com/sea-lanes-brig…

🏝️ Tita Llorens, founder of the Menorca Channel Swimming Association, is a force in the water, but she's also a mentor, marathoner and island icon. When she's not chasing ambitious marathon swims, she’s building something that lasts. 👉 openwaterswimming.com/tita-llorens-t…

From Waikiki to Tahoe! Meet the Rodde family—passionate open water swimmers whose love for the sport spans coastlines and generations. 👉 Dive into the full story here: openwaterswimming.com/from-waikiki-t… #OpenWaterSwimming #FamilyAdventure

Making Waves at Lake Tahoe! Endurance powerhouse Catherine Breed has commenced her ambitious perimeter swim of Lake Tahoe — a pivotal stepping-stone on her journey to the monumental “Swim California” expedition. Read the full article: openwaterswimming.com/endurance-swim…