Open Water Amateur Aquatics Federation

The Open Water Adventure Aquatics Federation (formerly the Open Water Amateur Aquatics Federation or OWAAF) 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

7-year-old Kiuchenghan Phukon 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.
15-year-old Gariyashi Chutia 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.
11-year-old Kangkita Das 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.