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Barbados Open Water Festival

location_city Bridgetown

flag Barbados

calendar_today 04 Nov, 2026 – 08 Nov, 2026

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About the Event

5 Days of Open Water Swimming in spectacular Barbados. The Barbados Open Water Festival is a truly unique experience. Come for the swims, meet new friends, rekindle some old friendships and just enjoy the awesome Bajan hospitality. Three days of practice swims and two days of "Races". You can choose to swim one day or all five! 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 we welcome numerous first time "sea-swimmers". Finisher Medals & Age Category Medals.

Races Offered

Guided Open Water Swim in Carlisle Bay #1

Nov 04, 2026

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Distance — Guided Open Water Swim in Carlisle Bay #1

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Type — Obstacle race

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16:30

Guided Open Water Swim from La Cabane Beach Bar

Nov 05, 2026

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Distance — Guided Open Water Swim from La Cabane Beach Bar

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Type — Obstacle race

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16:30

Guided Open Water Swim at Carlisle bay #2

Nov 06, 2026

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Distance — Guided Open Water Swim at Carlisle bay #2

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Type — Obstacle race

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16:30

Open Water Swim Race

Nov 07, 2026

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Distance — Open Water Swim Race

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Type — Obstacle race

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09:00

Swim the Bay 10km Race

Nov 08, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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07:00

Swim the Bay 3.33km Race

Nov 08, 2026

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Distance — 3.3K

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Type — Obstacle race

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09:00

Swim the Bay 5km Race

Nov 08, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Obstacle race

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09:05

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Bridgetown.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 25.3° / 29.8°
wb_sunny 27.2° / 31.2°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 17.5 /
water_drop 77.5%

About Bridgetown

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Bridgetown is the capital and only city of Barbados. In 2014 it had a population of 110,000, about half the island's population, and many more commute in. The well-preserved centre is attractive and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The main sights in the city are the Careenage and Garrison Savannah the 18th- and 19th-century military area a mile south. Bridgetown is a regular port of call for cruise ships and has good duty-free shopping.

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