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Triple Crown Open Water Challenge
A year-long lap swim challenge inspiring participants to virtually complete the English Channel, Catalina Island, and Manhattan Island open water swims. All tracked within our YMCA facility in a fun, safe, and motivating format.
Catalina Island Swim
Participants virtually swim around Catalina Island, all within the comfort of the HRYMCA. The Catalina Island swim is 20 miles or 35,200 yards. Participants independently log laps during any lap swim time. All yardage is self-reported after each swim via a paper slip and tracked by aquatics staff on a master spreadsheet. Participant names will be displayed on a recognition board on the pool deck. Completing all 3 open water challenges in the 2026 calendar year earns a commemorative swim cap and board recognition.
Please note the following;
- January 1 – December 31, 2026
- Free for members
- Community members welcome to participate with day pass
- Location large pool only
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Youth/Y-Team | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member/Non-Member | 12/22/25 @ 08:00 AM |
12/21/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
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Register |
English Channel Swim
Participants virtually swim the English Channel, all within the comfort of the HRYMCA. The English Channel swim is 20.5 miles or 36,080 yards. Participants independently log laps during any lap swim time. All yardage is self-reported after each swim via a paper slip and tracked by aquatics staff on a master spreadsheet. Participant names will be displayed on a recognition board on the pool deck. Completing all 3 open water challenges in the 2026 calendar year earns a commemorative swim cap and board recognition.
Please note the following;
- January 1 – December 31, 2026
- Free for members
- Community members welcome to participate with day pass
- Location large pool only
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Youth/Y-Team | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member/Non-member | 12/22/25 @ 08:00 AM |
12/21/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
|
Register |
Manhattan Island Swim
Participants virtually swim around Manhattan Island, all within the comfort of the HRYMCA. The Manhattan Island swim is 28.5 miles or 50,160 yards. Participants independently log laps during any lap swim time. All yardage is self-reported after each swim via a paper slip and tracked by aquatics staff on a master spreadsheet. Participant names will be displayed on a recognition board on the pool deck. Completing all 3 open water challenges in the 2026 calendar year earns a commemorative swim cap and board recognition.
Please note the following;
- January 1 – December 31, 2026
- Free for members
- Community members welcome to participate with day pass
- Location large pool only
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Youth/Y-Team | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/25 @ 08:00 AM |
12/21/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 | $ 0.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
|
Register |