Barbados Open Water Festival is an annual open water swimming event that draws swimmers from around the world.

The festival runs for five days - three days of practice swims and two days of races.  You can choose to swim one day or all five. Experience three open water swimming locations in Barbados. The races are a wonderful mix of ages and abilities, serious swimmers and swimmers just there for enjoyment. Distances: 1.5K, 3.3K, 5K, 10K.  ​Every year they welcome numerous first time "sea-swimmers". Finisher Medals & Age Category Medals.