BEST Fest

BEST Fest 2024 entries are now open! Our new, simpler online system is available via the link at the top of our website: bestopenwater.com Join us for the 10th Anniversary Edition of BEST FEST – Europe's nº1 Open Water Swimming Festival. Will you be joining us?

El mejor lugar del mundo para la natación en aguas abiertas está en Mallorca @BESTFestOW ultimahora.es/deportes/otros… vía @UHmallorca

Are you over 18 years old, with kayaking experience and interested in being part of the crew for our "BEST Fest" open water swimming event (25-31 May 2024)? If you are interested, please send us an email :) estefania@bestcentresports.com

…..and you too @LaurenAQuigley if your fire service leave periods allow! (Did you know Event Director @JBainbridge279 works for Shropshire FRS?! 😎👍)

Very much looking forward to hosting @RossEdgley at BEST Fest 2024! Join him….early bird discount prices end on Dec 31st!

BEST Fest 2024 - Save the dates!

The fabulous BEST Fest 2023 event delivery team.👏👏

@gareth_grier Thanks Gareth, that’s kind of you to say, and much appreciated! Crazy weather today. 10k around the streets of CSJ more than possible! 🤣👍

Awesome team behind the organisation of @BESTFestOW Lots of detail to sort. Thanks folks. And the weather sends some challenges - a new 10k swim course?!

Online entries are now closed! There are no ‘on the day’ entries, but late entries can still be made on Sat 27th (10am-3pm) at the BEST Centre, or at any of our late entry sessions (see ‘Registration’ tab on each of the event info pages via the website for details)

As far as possible we operate BEST Fest on a ‘leave only footprints’ basis. Here’s some guidance around sunscreen use to help minimise your/our environmental impact: earth.org/reef-safe-suns…

Join us in Colonia St Jordi, Mallorca, for BEST Fest 2023! 7 spectacular events for aquatic enthusiasts of all abilities….from 500m to 10k. Sat 27th May - Fri 2nd June Register now! bestopenwater.com

ENTRIES OPEN! BEST Fest 2023 - the 9th edition of Europe's nº1 Open Water Swim Festival!! Are you ready for our 8 iconic swimming events - and the first ever BEST Fest SwimRun?! Register here! bestopenwater.com

Our website (bestopenwater.com) is currently being updated ready for BEST Fest 2023. It’s 98% done - just the SwimRun info and the entry system links left to add in the next few weeks! 🏊🏊🏽‍♂️🏊🏽‍♀️😎

If you’re in the UK pop over to see James in Ellesmere, Shropshire: Sign up today to a 1 mile or 2.5 mile open water swim 👉 friendsrjah.enthuse.com/cf/mere-mile-r… All money raised directly supports patients and staff at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital 👏

BEST Fest 2022 highlights reel. What a fantastic week! Thanks again to all the staff & volunteers (as listed) and to all of our wonderful swimmers (YOU!) for making it so special. Video edit & music by Ben Thorn from original footage provided by @SwimmingCanada open water.

If you’re in the UK at the end of August, pop over to Ellesmere on the England/Wales border for a dip at James’ home lake! (It’s a Mere, not a lake….who knew?! 🤣)

@DrJessPotter We’ll swum Jess! Maybe you’ll be able to make it over to see us at to BF23. 🤞😃👍🏊🏽‍♀️

Didn't make the open water swimming festival @BESTSWIMFEST as it was on the other side of the island so did my own challenge. Longest sea swim ever and longest swim since Bow arrived 8 months ago so pretty chuffed. 10k in September now feeling possible.

BEST Fest 2023 dates are here! Website updates to follow soon. Watch this space for entries info!

BEST Fest 2022: Done! We’ll take a short break, then confirm the dates for 2023, with entries opening later in the Autumn. For now, ADIOS!