The Daily News Of Open Water Swimming

To educate, entertain, and enthuse those who venture beyond the shore

Newsletter

Random News

Bárbara Pioneers New Course Across The Beagle Channel

Bárbara Pioneers New Course Across The Beagle Channel

Courtesy of WOWSA, Beagle Channel, Chile.

On March 1st, Bárbara Hernández Huerta pioneered a new 7 km straight-line course across the Beagle Channel between Chile and Argentina.

Her cross-border swim, that meandered for 9 km, took 1 hour 55 minutes and 33 seconds in 7.8°C water under the support of the Chilean Navy and the Argentina Navy.

Copyright © 2008 – 2020 by World Open Water Swimming Association

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Scroll to Top