MISSION

At COWS we are dedicated to supporting and growing the sport of open water swimming in Chile.  

We believe in the physical and mental benefits that this sport offers and we want to encourage its practice in our country. 

We are dedicated to helping Chilean swimmers with long distance open water swimming. This ranges from moral support to training and health advice, with a focus on assisting Chilean open water swimmers achieve their national and international goals, whether working towards their first 10km swim or taking part in major challenges in different parts of the world.

We are responsible for registering and ratifying swimming marathons carried out in Chile by Chilean and foreign swimmers under international marathon swimming rules with the aim of increasing interest and participation in this sport. 

Our goal is to recognize open water swimmers and their swims, while capturing the history of open water swimming in Chile. As wellas motivating and inspiring the future generation of Chilean open water swimmers.