Barbados Open Water Festival

Open Water Swimming in Barbados and the annual Barbados Open Water Festival (BOWF)!  A diverse mix of swimmers of all ages and abilities arrive from all over the world every November and five days of “fun and fabulous” begins!  The heart-warming camaraderie between swimmers all with the shared passion for open water, coupled with the ideal conditions of the magnificent Carlisle Bay, make for a fantastic Festival in an exotic destination.  The Festival "upped its game" in 2018 with the introduction of professional timing by Sportstats, newly designed finisher medals, and numerous random prizes. Who attends? Swimmers of all ages and abilities.  Olympians, World Champions, Masters Swimmers, junior competitive swimmers, recreational swimmers, triathletes, fun swimmers, pool swimmers & more. Have a glimpse at the past Festivals and other exciting open water swim moments on the island on this channel.