We're back with the second edition of Coastal Odyssey - India's longest open water swimming challenge - a 20 Km swim along the beautiful coast of South Goa, from Valor beach to Zalor beach.
The Coastal Odyssey swim has 3 formats, to accommodate different levels of swimmers who are up for this unique challenge!
- Solo Swim: 1 x 20 km
- 2 Person Team: 2 x 10 km
- 4 Person Team: 4 x 5 km
If you are wondering who this swim is for - well, we know there are some of you out there who are looking to level up their swimming experiences, some who are training for open water marathons, and some who have even larger dreams of swimming across channels all over the world - the Coastal Odyssey has been especially created for you!
As you know, for GOWSC swimmer safety is of utmost importance, and this time is no different. Swimmers will have trained lifeguards and kayakers alongside them, assisted by the GOWSC team on boats, for nutrition, hydration, and first aid, as well as a quick and efficient on-ground support crew.
Want to swim but don't have a team/partner? Yes, we've anticipated this need, and have a call sheet available for swimmers who are looking for teammates! You may fill this form and responses are available here!
- Registrations open on: 12 October 2025, 12 pm onwards.
- Limited Early Dolphin tickets available, first 48 hours only, for all formats
- Assembly point: Benaulim, South Goa. (for booking accommodation)
- 10 January: Briefing for all crew and participants
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
2.5km/3.8km timed swim for 5km
5km timed swim for 10km
10km/16km timed swim for 20km
There are check points each swimmer needs to clear within a given time limit.
Completion of 5 km within 2.5 hr
Completion of 10 km within 5 hr
Completion of 20 km within 10 hr
Our meeting point will be Benaulim beach, in South Goa. Swimmers and crew will get onboard boats, and ride to the start point, as a group.
All solo swimmers, the 1st swimmer of the 2 person & 4 person team will start here.
Switching over: For the 4 person relay, a new swimmer jumps in every 5 kilometres
Switching over: For the 2 person relay, the second swimmer jumps in at 10 km mark
Please note:
There will be boat, kayak and lifeguard services, along with hydration and nutrition for all athletes.
Registration closes on 4th January, 2026
In case you are looking for other swimmers to form a team you may fill this form . Responses are available here!
Please read the cancellation policy here!
Prerequisite for registration of each participant:
1. First name
2. Last name
3. Date of birth
4. Contact no
5. Email
6. Address
7. Medical issues(if any)
8. Emergency contact name & no.
9. Previous swim experience certificate( Prerequisite for registration: Interested swimmers need to have done a 2.5km/3.8km for the 4x5km relay/ 5 km for the 2x10km relay/ 10 km for the 20km sea swim.)
10. Id proof
Looking forward to a spectacular swim with you!