The annual cross-channel swim, which takes place between Oualie Beach and the nearest point to St. Kitts, has been nominated in the 100 WOWSA world top 100 open water swimming events.
The chief coordinator of the event, Winston Crooke was alerted of this happening via a letter from WOWSA the (World Open water swimming Association).
The letter reads:
“Congratulations! We have some very exciting news to share with you.
Your event has been selected as one of the 100 nominees for the 2022 WOWSA World Top 100 Open Water Swimming Events.
The nominees are annually assessed by the WOWSA Board of Directors and a global set of advisors based on the following criteria:
History – Historical significance with a track record of safety and success
Uniqueness – The event format is unique or the location is special and beautiful
Popularity – Enthusiasm in the open water community is successfully established
Difficulty – Provides a meaningful open water challenge
Attention to Safety – Established organizational priority on protecting the swimmers
Global geographic distribution – A mix of locations throughout the world
Thank you for your contribution to the sport of open water swimming and its continued growth.
See you onshore,
HOW YOU CAN HELP – Vote for your favorite event throughout the year! The contest runs from April 28th, 2022 to December 31, 2022
World Top 100 Events!
Voting Begins — April 28, 2022, 3 PM GMT
Voting Ends — December 1, 2022, 3 PM GMT
Final Winner’s Announced — January 1, 2023
Voting Rules:
All voters must register on WOWSA to vote this year. Every user gets 3 votes per day for a year!
So after you visit WOWSA to read the Daily News of Open Water Swimming, pop on over to the World Top 100 Events and vote for your favorite race!
That’s it!’