Affiliated Organisations

Canterbury Open Water Swimming Association

Northland Open Water Swimming Association

NOWSA is a network organised by swimmers for swimmers. Our goals are:

  • To advise and support Northland open water swimmers​

  • To network open water swimmers and events in Northland

  • To train and connect local observers for Northland marathon swims, provide ratification of records and awards systems and provide recommendations for local experienced boat pilots

  • To support grants for Northland swimmers towards marathon swims around the globe

  • To provide adult pool based training squads with a focus on open water swimming

  • To promote Northland as a destination for open water swimming and network with other regions

We are really keen to hear from swimmers around Northland and their local swimming groups and events. We are here