Swimmers checking in and out at practice swim

Practice Swims

VOWSA hosts Monday and Thursday practice swims in the summer from late May to late August. Arrow Right Icon

Races

VOWSA is planning a variety of race options for Summer 2025. Stay tuned for updates! Arrow Right Icon

Merchandise

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Welcome to the Vancouver Open Water Swim Association

The Vancouver Open Water Swim Association (VOWSA) is a registered Society under the Societies Act of the Province of British Columbia. We create safe and enjoyable open water swim experiences for people of all ages and abilities through our practice swims and races. We have been a volunteer-led, non-profit organization for over three decades.

Upcoming Events

May 26, 2025

Practice Swims

Practice Swims start late May/early June.

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August 16, 2025

Kits Challenge

Come for a swim race in our very own practice area.

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Women waiting for the race to start, with one smiling at the camera.
July 1, 2025

Canada Day Challenge

Canada Day Challenge is at Sasamat Lake.

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May 26, 2025

Practice Swims

August 16, 2025

Kits Challenge

Women waiting for the race to start, with one smiling at the camera.
July 1, 2025

Canada Day Challenge

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VOWSA gratefully acknowledges that we live, work, play and swim on the unceded traditional land and waters of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. In the summer, we swim and race off of X̱epx̱páy̓em (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh place name for Kitsilano Beach) and also Sasamat Lake in təmtəmíxʷtən (səlilwətaɬ place name for Belcarra Regional Park).