OUR SWIMS
Swim with Purpose, Wherever You Are
Whether you're crossing borders or swimming laps close to home, Go Overboard invites you to take on a meaningful challenge. Our events bring people together — not just to swim, but to celebrate community, raise awareness, and support grassroots environmental projects.
We currently offer two ways to take part:
Date: 12 September 2026
Albania to Corfu Swim
Location: From Albania to Corfu, across the Ionian Channel
Our flagship event is a 3km open-water swim between Albania and Greece — a breathtaking sea route, fully supported with safety boats, crew, and a vibrant post-swim celebration. It’s open to swimmers of all abilities and has become a highlight of our calendar and community.
3km
3km
Date: May - October 2026
Global Swim Challenge
If you can’t join us in Corfu, you can still be part of Go Overboard.
Our Global Swim Challenge invites you to swim any distance, anywhere in the world, over a six-month period — in a lake, river, sea or pool. Set your own goal, take on your own challenge, and join a growing community united by the water. Get involved. Share your swim. Post your progress. Raise funds. Encourage others to donate.What to expect
- Inclusive, non-competitive swim formats
- Safety support (in-person swims)
- Fundraising tools and community updates
- Global recognition for local action
Distance
3km
Swim Gallery
Every swim tells a story — of joy, challenge, connection, and impact. From 2014 to today, swimmers from around the world have joined us to cross the channel, raise money for causes that matter, and build a global community in the process.
Scroll through the years and see how far we’ve come — and how much further we’re ready to go.
2025
Swim Stories in Motion
Every swim has its own energy — the early morning nerves, the salty high-fives, the joy at the finish line.
Watch moments from past Albania Overboard events and meet the people behind the strokes: swimmers, volunteers, and the teams that make it all happen.
These short films capture the heart of what we do — and why we keep doing it.
DIVE INTO THE ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME FOR A GOOD CAUSE
Swim across borders, raise money for the planet, and become part of a global community making waves for change.
