BEST Fest

🏊‍♀️ Europe's nº1 Open Water Festival - 7 days/8 events, all abilities, 14yo+ 📍 27th May - 3rd Juny / Mallorca 💦 #BestFestOW

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BEST Fest 2024 entries are now open!

Our new, simpler online system is available via the link at the top of our website:

https://t.co/2FK7mmZOPx

Join us for the 10th Anniversary Edition of BEST FEST – Europe's nº1 Open Water Swimming Festival.

Will you be joining us?

[Fernando Fernández @elnaandes]

El mejor lugar del mundo para la natación en aguas abiertas está en Mallorca @BESTFestOW https://t.co/rtGcvnbUgV vía @UHmallorca

[BEST Fest @BESTFestOW]

Are you over 18 years old, with kayaking experience and interested in being part of the crew for our "BEST Fest" open water swimming event (25-31 May 2024)?

If you are interested, please send us an email :)

[email protected]

[BEST Fest @BESTFestOW]

…..and you too @LaurenAQuigley if your fire service leave periods allow! (Did you know Event Director @JBainbridge279 works for Shropshire FRS?! 😎👍)

[BEST Fest @BESTFestOW]

Very much looking forward to hosting @RossEdgley at BEST Fest 2024! Join him….early bird discount prices end on Dec 31st!

[Lauren Quigley @LaurenAQuigley]

We back baby… bring on 2024 💪🤩 @RossEdgley

[BEST Fest @BESTFestOW]

BEST Fest 2024 - Save the dates!

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The fabulous BEST Fest 2023 event delivery team.👏👏

[BEST Fest @BESTFestOW]

@gareth_grier Thanks Gareth, that’s kind of you to say, and much appreciated! Crazy weather today. 10k around the streets of CSJ more than possible! 🤣👍

[BEST Fest @BESTFestOW]

Online entries are now closed!

There are no ‘on the day’ entries, but late entries can still be made on Sat 27th (10am-3pm) at the BEST Centre, or at any of our late entry sessions (see ‘Registration’ tab on each of the event info pages via the website for details)

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As far as possible we operate BEST Fest on a ‘leave only footprints’ basis. Here’s some guidance around sunscreen use to help minimise your/our environmental impact: https://t.co/xvPCdyxcSa

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Join us in Colonia St Jordi, Mallorca, for BEST Fest 2023!

7 spectacular events for aquatic enthusiasts of all abilities….from 500m to 10k.

Sat 27th May - Fri 2nd June

Register now!

https://t.co/73Q9CBSCgf

[BEST Fest @BESTFestOW]

ENTRIES OPEN!

BEST Fest 2023 - the 9th edition of Europe's nº1 Open Water Swim Festival!!

Are you ready for our 8 iconic swimming events - and the first ever BEST Fest SwimRun?!

Register here!

https://t.co/2FK7mn0mF5

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Our website (https://t.co/73Q9CBSCgf) is currently being updated ready for BEST Fest 2023. It’s 98% done - just the SwimRun info and the entry system links left to add in the next few weeks! 🏊🏊🏽‍♂️🏊🏽‍♀️😎

[BEST Fest @BESTFestOW]

If you’re in the UK pop over to see James in Ellesmere, Shropshire:

Sign up today to a 1 mile or 2.5 mile open water swim 👉 https://t.co/Skt5HkgEaj

All money raised directly supports patients and staff at The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital 👏

[BEST Fest @BESTFestOW]

BEST Fest 2022 highlights reel.

What a fantastic week! Thanks again to all the staff & volunteers (as listed) and to all of our wonderful swimmers (YOU!) for making it so special.

Video edit & music by Ben Thorn from original footage provided by @SwimmingCanada open water.

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If you’re in the UK at the end of August, pop over to Ellesmere on the England/Wales border for a dip at James’ home lake! (It’s a Mere, not a lake….who knew?! 🤣)

[James Bainbridge @JBainbridge279]

The Mere Mile: 1mile & 2.5mile swim in the beautiful Shropshire Marches. Raising money for the @LoFtoRJAH & @RJAH_NHS it’s a ‘must do’ to access The Mere - a relic of the Ice Age. Sign up here: https://t.co/JAJIczKBrF

@Swim_England @SwimWales @Sw_EngOpenWater @ShropshireStar

[BEST Fest @BESTFestOW]

@DrJessPotter We’ll swum Jess! Maybe you’ll be able to make it over to see us at to BF23. 🤞😃👍🏊🏽‍♀️

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BEST Fest 2023 dates are here!

Website updates to follow soon. Watch this space for entries info!

[BEST Fest @BESTFestOW]

BEST Fest 2022: Done!

We’ll take a short break, then confirm the dates for 2023, with entries opening later in the Autumn.

For now, ADIOS!