Event· Nevis· Leeward Islands
Nevis to St Kitts Cross Channel Swim
17° 12.0′ N · 62° 36.7′ W · approximate
An annual open-water race of 4.1 km (2.5 mi) across the Narrows from Oualie Beach, Nevis, to Cockleshell Bay, St Kitts, held since 2002 and drawing over 400 swimmers in 2025. Next edition: 10 April 2027.
Practical
Position is the Oualie Beach start (OpenStreetMap). Distance, route and history from Wikipedia; next date from the Nevis Tourism Authority events page. On race day expect safety boats and swimmers across the Narrows - transit early or late and keep a sharp lookout.
Best for
Swimming between the islands - or keeping clear on race day
Season
April
Place data includes © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).