One of the best things about open water swimming is that it welcomes people from all backgrounds, ages, and experience levels. Some swimmers arrive after years of competitive…
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Read MoreFor many open water swimmers, the English Channel is the ultimate challenge. It is not just about fitness or endurance. It is about patience, cold-water adaptation, mental resilience,…
Read MoreThe 2025 Golden Gate Relay Swim delivered exactly what open water swimmers love most about San Francisco Bay: cold water, changing currents, iconic scenery, and an atmosphere that…
Read MoreThis year’s Bay Challenge delivered everything that makes San Francisco open water swimming unforgettable: rolling fog, unpredictable currents, cold water, tactical racing, and some remarkably strong finishes despite…
Read MoreA six-person relay team completes a 60 km round-trip crossing to the Farallon Islands — one of the Bay's most demanding open water challenges.
Read MoreA solo swimmer completes a non-wetsuit crossing of the Strait of Magellan in 6°C water — one of open water swimming's rarest achievements.
Read MoreCold water, wetsuits, sighting, safety, and mindset — five essential tips for first-time San Francisco Bay swimmers.
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