Agenda: Practice Swims - Nov. 5th, 6th & 7th, 2025
Wed. Nov. 5th - Practice Swim #1 - Carlisle Bay
We will swim a 2K loop in Carlisle Bay close to shore from the Barbados Yacht Club to the Boatyard Beach Club and back. Guests will gather at the Barbados Yacht Club at 4pm for welcome briefing. Guided Swim will start at 4.30pm. After the swim, stick around at the Barbados Yacht Club for Happy Hour 5.30 - 6.30pm and BBQ buffet dinner US$30 per person at 6pm. Reservations for dinner - E-mail: [email protected] 
Thur. Nov. 6th - Practice Swim #2 - Batts Rock Beach
2K Open Water Swim along the "platinum" West Coast from the La Cabane Beach Bar on Batts Rock Beach in St. James just outside of Bridgetown. Guests will gather at the trendy beach bar, La Cabane for a 4pm briefing, Guided Swim will start at 4.30pm. Chartered buses will be arranged for return transportation US$18 per person. The Chartered buses will depart from Hasting Rocks Promenade on the South Coast Boardwalk at 3.15pm (this is a very central location on the South Coast Main Rd.) be at the Hastings Rocks bus pickup at 3pm, locate the buses and check-in with the BOWF rep. before boarding the bus. Buses will leave La Cabane at approx. 8pm to return to Hastings Rocks, if a bus fills earlier that will leave. Sign up for the transport when entering online, alternatively guests can arrange their own transportation. Chartered bus from Hastings Rocks to Batts Rock Beach is approx. 25 mins. After the swim, guests are invited to relax and enjoy the sunset from La Cabane. Happy Hour 5.30pm-6.30pm & Island Buffet US$30 from 6pm. Reservations for dinner - E-mail: [email protected] 
Friday Nov. 7th - Practice Swim #3 - Carlisle Bay
Open Water 2K Swim in Carlisle Bay with a different route to Wed. 5th, starting from the southern end of Pebbles Beach next to the Hilton Hotel and doing a loop in the bay which offers some scenery which is different to the Wed. 5th swim. Also allows visitors not able to make the Wed. swim an opportunity to experience Carlisle Bay before the weekend races. Join us in the Pebbles Beach carpark for 4pm briefing, the 2K Guided Swim will start at 4.30pm. After the swim guests can enjoy the bars & restaurants on the beach at their own leisure. Both Batts Rock Beach & Carlisle Bay have excellent public facilities including Washrooms and Showers. All practice swims will be held close to shore in safe conditions, with Paddle boarders and Kayakers escorting Swimmers. Paramedics will be on site in case of any emergencies. 
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Agenda: Open Water Races Nov. 8th & 9th, 2025
Saturday Nov. 8th: 1.5K Swim 7.00am to 8:20am: Registration & Check in for the 1.5K Swims All swimmers entered in the 1.5K Swim race are invited to check-in at the Barbados Yacht Club between 7.00am and 8:20 am. At check-in swim caps & ankle bracelets with time chip will be issued and then number marked on arm and leg. No new entries will be accepted for the timed 1.5K race on race day. Entry will still be available for the 1.5k 'Just for Fun' Swim (untimed). 8.30am: Race Briefing on the Beach. 9am: Race Start for 1.5K & 1.5K ‘Just for Fun’ Swims Presentation of prizes and awards for the 1.5k swim will take place at approx. 10am. Our very popular 'Best Dressed Competition' was a massive hit in 2024 and will be back on Sat. 8th just before or after the awards so get plans together with your group to represent and claim your fame. Stick around after the presentations on Saturday & Sunday for BBQ Buffet lunch and Happy Hours at the Barbados Yacht Club. Sunday Nov. 9th: 3.3K, 5K, 10K Swims 6.15am: Registration & Check in for the 10K Swim only. 6.45am: Race Briefing for 10k Swim only 7am: Race Start for the 10km Swim only Six laps (1.67k each) in Carlisle Bay. No new entries will be accepted on race day. 7.15am to 8:15am: Registration & Check in for the 3.3K and 5K Swim Races no new entries accepted on race day.
5K - 3 laps. 10K Swimmers - please note that Swimmers in the 3.3K and 5K Races will be joining you on the same Swim course at the 9am and 9.10am start times for those races. By this time the 10K field should be well spread out and so there it should not present a challenge for any of the swimmers in either race. Presentation of prizes and awards for the 3.33k, 5k & 10k swims will take place an appropriately chosen times after the races. New for 2025 will be our 'Wukkin Up' dance competition for groups. We invite the groups from the 'Best Dressed Competition' on Saturday and other keen groups of 5+ people to wine your waists and have an awesome time in the Wukkin Up Competition. For the uneducated non-Bajans 'Wukkin Up' is a form of dancing that includes rapid movements of your waist. This event on Sun. 9th will be just before or after the awards so get plans together with your group to represent and claim your fame. Stick around after the presentations on Saturday & Sunday for BBQ Buffet lunch and Happy Hours at the Barbados Yacht Club. Food, DJ, music, drinks and loads of fun for the whole family November 9th-10th at the Barbados Yacht Club in Carlisle Bay, the home of the Barbados Open Water Festival (BOWF). The Open Water Festival welcomes Swimmers of all ages and skill levels from Recreational to Elite. The 2024 event will be the 10th BOWF. Safety is the number one priority at BOWF. The course is patrolled by many volunteers on Stand-Up Paddle Boards and in Kayaks as well as 2-3 motorboats and the Barbados Coast Guard & Police boats. Lifeguards are on hand as well as a medical team (Two medical doctors plus an ambulance on site). Finisher medals for all swimmers including the 'Just for Fun' swimmers. Click here for preferred rates at Partner Hotels 
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