Open Water Festival

It has been said that open water swimmers are a special breed, but open swimming has been active at Carlisle Bay for many years. However, the special breed was the introduction of an annual Barbados Open Water Festival that started several years ago and became hugely popular. Clubs and individuals of all ages flock to the bay, including world champions that joined hundreds of swimmers with a passion of the sea. They have travelled from as far as Canada, South Africa, Australia, Hong Kong, Ireland, England and Singapore and the camaraderie has brought lifelong friendships. Covid-permitting the Festival will take place again so keep abreast for information in www. sportingbarbados.com