Pacific Open Water Swim Co.

05/31/2026

Andrew Cunninghman getting a night practice swim in. A little Bay Bridge, Alcatraz, and Golden Gate Bridge to keep it interesting.

Andrew his Manhattan swim coming up to cap off his Open Water Swimming Triple Crown having already completed the English Channel and Catalina Channel.

He also coaches at Tsunami Masters so you may be lucky enough to have him coach your evening workout!

05/29/2026

Congratulations to Jorge Alberto Hernández of Mexico 🇲🇽 who completed the 14-mile Four-Islands marathon swim in a time of 05:48:29 (unofficial, pending ratification).

The swim encompasses Yerba Buena, Alcatraz, Angel Island and Treasure Island.

Jorge completed the 10-mile Round-Trip Angel Island and Catalina Channel in 2025. Next up, the English Channel in July!

Elaine Van Vleck observed for the Northern California Open Water Swimming Association.

05/27/2026

Another family Alcatraz swim, this time sisters from Marin County.

Love the energy these two brought to the Bay. Not only were they swimming stroke for stroke, they were taking to one another throughout the swim (while swimming!!) 🤣

We love the skills water polo players bring to open water!!

Expect to see more of these two in the future… We’re pretty sure they caught the open water bug on this swim! 🐜 🏊‍♀️❄️

05/26/2026

23 years of swimming in the San Francisco Bay; we pilot over 100 Alcatraz swims each year. Here is the honest truth about whether you are actually ready for an Alcatraz swim.

23 years swimming in the San Francisco Bay. Over 100 Alcatraz swims a year. What every swimmer needs to hear before getting in the water.

05/26/2026

56 degree water, a ripping ebb timed for peak velocity, and two strong local SF swimmers having a great day on the Bay.

They also finished fast enough to still make brunch, despite a 9:15 am jump.

10.21 miles
2 hours, 31 minutes
4.1 mph average
0:50 per 100 yards
56.8 degree water

And yes, Jing is pregnant.

She is an experienced ultramarathon swimmer, has doctor’s approval, and the swim was piloted by two USCG captains, one of whom is also a paramedic, fire captain, marathon swimmer, and triathlete. Bases covered.

Positive comments only. Negativity gets blocked. Lifetime ban will come quickly from the brunch table. 😘

05/25/2026

It’s a sign! Lauren is training for Tsugaru Straight - the last swim to complete her Oceans Seven. The Itsukushima is visiting in San Francisco.

05/19/2026

Anna is in town from Melbourne, Australia and was able to an Alcatraz Escape swim in. Conditions were PERFECT with 60°F / 15°C water temps and zero wind. A quick and lovely swim in under 40 minutes.

05/16/2026

Bridge-to-Bridge 10km in 90 minutes? Yes! A solid flood tide gave a fab and fast push on a ☀️ Friday. Rod joined us this week from Washington and was able to get a couple of solid swims in. 58.5°F water temps.

05/15/2026

Marathon swimmers getting their training in.

05/12/2026

Why yes, it can be calm.