Winter Alcatraz
MARCH 28, 2020
ANNUAL EVENTS
This is a very challenging and highly unique swim from Alcatraz to Aquatic Park limited to 35 swimmers looking for a winter challenge! Competitors will begin the race right by Alcatraz Island and finish on the shore of Aquatic Park in time to warm up at the bleachers. Learn about this swim.
Alcatraz Classic
MAY 30, 2020
This Alcatraz crossing is great for swimmers that have crossed many times from Alcatraz to San Francisco, or for the experienced open water swimmer wanting to race Alcatraz in style for the first time! The St. Francis route, despite being 1.8-2.1mi, is faster than Aquatic Park due to sweeping currents in your favor, giving all swimmers a speedy boost. Learn about this swim.
Bridge to Bridge 10K
JULY 18, 2020
This 10K (approx. 6.2 mi) race begins at the south tower of the Golden Gate Bridge and finishes at the Bay Bridge. This legendary swim is recommended for elite swimmers wanting to race between two landmark bridges in the exciting bay waters! Learn about this swim.
Swim Around the Rock
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020
Join us for this round trip Alcatraz swim! This swim is a great challenge for fast swimmers that requires a strategic race plan to swim the 3.6 mile course with tides and fast currents around Alcatraz. Learn about this swim.
Alcatraz Swim with Centurions
AUGUST 24, 2019
On June 11, 1962, Frank Morris and John and Clarence Anglin chipped through their cement cell walls, squeezed through a ventilation shaft to get to the roof, climbed down a drain pipe, scaled a 15-foot fence, and entered the frigid waters of San Francisco Bay. They disappeared into the night, wearing only the meager life preservers they made from stolen rain coats, and were never found, seen, or heard from again. Learn about this swim.
Golden Gate to St. Francis
SEPTEMBER 8, 2019
Up to 50 swimmers will start the race at the Golden Gate Bridge South Tower and finish at St. Francis. A new and unique race into the bay by the Presidio. Learn about this swim.
Golden Gate Bridge
SEPTEMBER 22, 2019
This 3K (approx. 1.15 mi) race begins at the ocean side of the south tower of the Golden Gate Bridge near Ft. Point Beach and goes under the Golden Gate Bridge past the north tower and finishes at Finger Point Rock. This is a rare opportunity to swim one of the most thrilling open water, world class competitions ever near a legendary historical landmark with unique currents from the Pacific Ocean and the San Francisco Bay, and over the bay's deepest point at over 340 feet! Learn about this swim.
NON-COMPETITIVE SWIMS
Our Alcatraz swims are incredibly popular and are a great way to make this epic crossing with a small friendly group and without the pressure of competition. Enjoy all this swim has to offer without sweating the clock, make new friends, and enjoy a casual morning out in the bay!
These crossings are recommended for swimmers who have either taken the Water World Swim Alcatraz Swim Clinic or who feel confident and have had prior experience swimming in the open water. Because of its casual nature, this is a great way to do your first Alcatraz. Learn more about Alcaraz crossings.
REGISTER FOR AN ALCATRAZ CROSSING
TRIATHLON & SWIM CLINICS
Boost your open water swim, bike, run skills in clinics offered by us - the San Francisco Bay open water swim experts and Ironman® champion coaches! All triathlon clinics feature three options to register: swim only, run & bike only, or full clinic, so whether you just want to practice for an Alcatraz swim or prep the three legs for your upcoming Ironman® or other triathlon, join us. Learn more about Clinics.
REGISTER FOR A SWIM CLINIC
2020 Triathlon Clinic
MAY 31, 2020
St. Francis Swim Clinic
JUNE 4, 2020 | 6PM
St. Francis Swim Clinic
JUNE 5, 2020 | 6PM
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
Italy: Strait of Messina
SUMMER, 2020
Ready to dive into water heralded in legends for centuries? You'll swim across the Messina Strait from Punta Faro in Sicily, to Cannitello, Calabria in Italy with strong currents in your favor. Learn about this swim.
Italy: Bonifacio Channel
SUMMER, 2020
Swim across the Bonifacio channel in this 16K lifetime achievement crossing from Sardinia (Italy) to the French coast of the island of Corsica! You'll start on the beach of Rena Bianca, Sardinia (Italy) and cross to the beach of Punta Sperone, Corsica (France) across a stretch of blue Mediterranean Sea linking the two. Learn about this swim.
Galapagos
JULY, 2020
Join Water World Swim on our next Voyage to the Galapagos Islands! Seize this unique opportunity to explore this Pacific Archipelago, discovered by Charles Darwin in 1831. Swim, snorkel, kayak, and hike through some of the most spectacular vegetation and immaculate stretch of nature in the world. Learn about this swim.
Italy: Capri-Napoli
JUNE & JULY, 2020
Capri-Napoli is one of the most fascinating and difficult competitions in the world. Since 1992, helds a long distance world title, now the crossing swimming race Capri-Napoli is a “FINA World Grand Prix” leg over a distance of 36 km as the crow file distance. Learn about this swim.
