OWAAF
From Openwaterpedia
The OWAAF or the Open Water Amateur Aquatics Federation is a national governing body to govern, develop, and promote open water swimming across all states and union territories in India, created by Rahul Chiplunkar.
Ratified Swims
- by 7-year-old Kiuchenghan Phukon who swam unassisted 12 km from Elephanta Island to the Gateway of India in Maharashtra, India on 4 February 2026 with observer Rahul Chiplunkar of the Open Water Amateur Aquatics Federation.
- by 15-year-old Gariyashi Chutia who pioneered an unassisted 16.3 km swim from Karanja Jetty to the Gateway of India in Maharashtra, India on 7 February 2026 with observer Pavitra Poilkar of the Open Water Amateur Aquatics Federation.
- by 21-year-old Kangkita Das who swam an unassisted 16.3 km from Revas Jetty to the Gateway of India in Maharashtra, India on 7 February 2026 with observer Rahul Chiplunkar of the Open Water Amateur Aquatics Federation.
