CONTEXT

European Aquatics will organize its first Masters’ Open Water Swimming Tour in 2026, consisting of three stages, with the final stage being the European Aquatics Masters Championships.

The primary objective of these competitions is to promote aquatic sports in conjunction with tourism, improve health, and encourage greater participation among individuals, swimming clubs, and national federations. The events aim to provide a competitive challenge, foster athlete development, and offer easy access for anyone interested in open water swimming and other aquatic sports.

Bringing several aquatic events together in one venue has the potential to create a true festival of aquatic sports.

CALENDAR

LEG	DATE	PLACE	DISTANCE	COMMENT
1	19 April	Protaras (CYP)	3 km	During EA Open Water Swimming Cup – Leg 1
2	24 July	Sukoro (HUN)	3 km	During EA Junior Open Water Swimming Championships
3	28 August	Šamorín (SLO)	3 km	During European Masters Championships

RULES

2026 Masters’ Open Water Swimming Tour – Leg 1 and 2 – will be organized under the same rules as is stated in each provided bulletin.

2026 Masters’ Open Water Swimming Tour – Leg 3 will be organised as part of the European Aquatics Masters Championships. The bulletin will be published separately, and the respective championship rules will apply.

REGISTRATION & FEES

Registration, fees and payment details will be provided in the respective Information Bulletin for each Leg and Final.

Participation in all three legs is mandatory for inclusion in the 2026 Masters’ Open Water Swimming Tour Final Ranking.

Masters Tour Ranking System: Click here

PRIZES

1. For each event:

Medals will be awarded after each competition. Additional prizes can be offered to participants.

2. Final ranking:

Prizes for the Top 3 Men and TOP 3 Women in the Final Ranking will take the form of contributions with a total value of EUR 6,500. The Final Ranking will be established with all age categories combined.

Contribution:

• • Travel – up to 500 euro

  • Accommodation – up to 200 euro per night

  • Fee – 50 euro

Ranking:

• • 1st – travel + 5 nights of accommodation + fee

  • 2nd – 5 nights of accommodation + fee

  • 3rd – 3 nights of accommodation + fee