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New York Open Water

EIN: 81-1013707 · New York, NY

Open Water Swimming Safety
Environmental Stewardship
Public Access to Water Resources
Youth Scholarships for Swimming

Our Story

Founded in 2016 by marathon swimmers David Barra and Rondi Davies, along with paddler Alex Arevalo, New York Open Water (NYOW) is dedicated to providing safe and fulfilling open water adventures in and around New York City. From humble beginnings with a few test swims, NYOW has grown to host prestigious marathon swims, including the renowned 8 Bridges Hudson River Swim and the historic 20 Bridges Swim around Manhattan.

Our Impact

NYOW has successfully revived and organized several prestigious marathon swims, creating opportunities for swimmers to engage in safe and challenging open water events while promoting stewardship of New York's natural water resources.

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