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.
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Event Schedule
800m Registration
7:30 – 8:30
1/2 or 800m for all age groups and para swimmers
Official Opening and Welcome
08:00
1600m Registration
8:30 – 9:30 (30 minutes)
1/2 or 800m for all age groups and para swimmers
800m WAVE
9:00 – 9:50
1600m WAVE/PARA WAVE
10:00 – 11:00 (1 hour)
800m prize giving
10:00 – 10:10
1600m prize giving
11:10 – 11:20
1600 ELITE WAVE
11:30 – 12:30
Message of thanks
13:00 – 13:10
Including partners and sponsors
Elite Prize Giving
13:20 – 14:00
Closure
1400
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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.
