To educate, entertain, and enthuse all those who venture beyond the shoreline
World Open Water Swimming Federation, a human-powered project
Phil White and his hearty team of volunteers will host the 12th annual Memphremagog Winter Swimming Festival with Dr. Markus Rogan and over 100 other competitors expected to descend on Lake Memphremagog.
No medal Is As Beautiful As Friendship – The Remarkable Life of Dr. Markus Rogan Read More »
Pararescue instructors Matt Schollard, Alec Offner, Sean Hopper, Marcus Ramirez, and CRO Instructor Alek Stashik will take part in the 2026 SCAR Swim Challenge. Their motto is “That Others May Live”
That Others May Live – 5 Special PJs at the 2026 SCAR Swim Challenge Read More »
Corey Murphey and Jorge Agudelo won the coveted SCAR Buckles as the fastest female and male swimmers over the four-day SCAR Swim Challenge in 2025. The 2026 entrants were announced by race visionary Kent Nicholas.
Line Them Up For The 2026 SCAR Swim Challenge Read More »
At the age of 42, Igor Chervynskiy became won the Ukrainian 5000m race after getting injured in war.
Olympic Marathon Swimmer Igor Chervynskiy Is Back Read More »
The 2026 Pan Pacific Championships 10 km open water course may mirror the LA28 Olympic 10 km open water course. European athletes may compete in addition to the best of Australia, Japan, Canada, and the United States
Will the 2026 Pan Pacific Championships Mirror the LA28 Olympic Open Water Venue? Read More »
The 2026 OWAAF National Sea Swimming Championship will be held on March 28-29th at Colva Beach in Goa, India.
OWAAF Announces 2026 National Sea Swimming Championship in India Read More »
Rahul Chiplunkar, founder of the Open Water Amateur Aquatics Federation, and his fellow open water enthusiasts are working hard to expand the sport in India
Egor Tropeano ripped off the fastest breaststroke Ice Mile recorded in a 25-meter pool in the 4.5° water: in a remarkable 27 minutes 10 seconds.
Egor Tropeano Sets Breaststroke Ice Mile Record in Lago di Cavazzo Read More »
Young swimmers helped serve as drug smugglers based on their abilities to swim well in the open ocean
Absolutely No Monkey Business for Open Water Swimmers Read More »
After a 19-year professional marathon swimming career where she was the only Japanese representative, Yuko Matsuzaki received the Overseas Diplomatic Mission Award from the Japanese government this week.
Swimming Solo Overseas: Yuko Matsuzaki Honored by the Government of Japan Read More »