SUPERB, SAFE, SOCIAL & ..... highly SATISFYING.

 Swim the calm crystal waters of Carlisle Bay this year.
​7th event: Wed. Nov. 7 - Sun. Nov. 11, 2018
​Wide range of ages and ability. Swim one day.... or swim ALL the days!
Three days of 2K practice swims & then 2 days of races:  1.5K, 1.5K Just for Fun, 3.3K, 5K & 10K

"A short note from me to thank you guys very much indeed for a wonderful day at Carlisle Bay today. The 5k was an unforgettable experience. Although I was trying to race, to be surrounded by so many beautiful fish, turtles and other sea life was just incredible and also very distracting! It is hard to explain just how complete a contrast today was to most of the open water swimming in the UK. Truly a day that my son and I will remember for the rest of our lives. Thanks to everyone who helped and I hope that we get to return to your beautiful island again before too long!" Jim, London

"Loved your event!! We had such a blast swimming with the turtles each loop and enjoyed all of the sights in the gorgeous sea! Fabulous event ... Fabulous new friends ... Fabulous prizes ... Fabulous island!! Thank you for all your hard work to host such festive days of aquatic fun in the sea! Already looking forward to the next time that I can return to swim in your event again!" Susan, USA
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Getting to Barbados!!

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Five fantastic days of open water swimming at three spectacular swim venues:
​Date (Nov)
​Wed 7th

Thur 8th


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​​Fri 9th



Sat 10th




Sun 11th

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Time
​4.30pm

4.30pm


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​4.30pm



9am




7am
9am
11.30am
​All-Day
Event
Guided 2km Open Water Practice Swim in the magnificent Carlisle Bay. Dinner & Drinks after at Copacabana Beach Bar. 
Guided 2km Open Water Practice Swim from Port St. Charles on the North West Coast. After the swim enjoy the unique and idyllic setting at the Port St Charles Yacht Club with stunning views of the west coast from the small man made island of the Yacht Club. 
​Guided 2km Open Water practice Swim at "Miami Beach" on South Coast. Afterwards enjoy fresh fish off the grill at the famous Oistins Fish Fry.  Its a must-do in Barbados!

1.5K Swim Race & "Just For Fun" Swim - Carlisle Bay
Awards presentation immediately afterwards.
Copacabana is a great place to chill out, have some food, some drinks and enjoy the day.

10K (6 laps) Swim Race - Carlisle Bay
​3.3K (2 laps) & 5K (3 laps) Swim Races - Carlisle Bay
Awards presentation for all 3 Races
Food and drinks available all day at Copacabana. 
Special Offer for Open Water Swimmers
Special Offer from our Partner:  Book any ANSA Rentals car for 5 days over the Festival and get 2 days free PLUS 2 complimentary beach towels!  To take advantage of the special Festival rate, contact Tana or Leah via Reservations & Enquiries at  reservations@ansarentals.com and quote BOWFAR

Are you a Runner? Check out Run Barbados Marathon Weekend!  Run Barbados has been hosted annually since 1983.  Three days of Run Fun!