Africa’s Only Urban Canal Timed Swim
Turning Tides Into Tomorrow
A Splash of Fun, A Dive for a Cause
The Waterfront Canal Challenge
The Waterfront Canal Challenge is an annual urban canal swim hosted by the Rotary Club of Waterfront in Cape Town. This unique event brings together swimmers of all ages and abilities to compete in a timed race through the scenic Waterfront Canal.
Mark Your Calendars
Event Schedule
1. Official Opening and Welcome
08:45 – 8:55 (10 minutes)
2. Registration
8:00 – 9:30 (30 minutes)
1/2 or 800m for all age groups and para swimmers
8:00 – 9:30 (1 hour)
1mile or 1600m for all age groups
3. Half a Mile or 800 meter wave
9:00 – 10:00 (1 hour)
4. First 1 mile or 1600m wave
10:00 – 11:00 (1 hour)
5. Second 1 mile or 1600m wave
11:00 – 12:00 (1 hour)
6. Elites 1 mile
12:00 – 12:45 (45 minutes)
7. Prize Giving Ceremony & short interview
12:00 – 12:45 (45 minutes)
All participants will be awarded a medal and a Red Bull on completion
All winners in each category will win fabulous prizes!
Be Part of the Splash!
Be a part of the Waterfront Canal Challenge, Africa’s premier urban canal swim. Experience the thrill of racing through the scenic Waterfront Canal while supporting a worthy cause.
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Africa's only timed urban canal challenge, the Waterfront Canal Challenge an annual event that takes place in the V&A Waterfront's Battery Park, Cape Town South Africa.
