The STILL WATER 8, a collection of swims formed for fresh water.
- Loch Ness – Scotland – Distance: 23 miles/37km. Temperature: Avg 50f/10C. Known for its deep black and chilling waters (average 50 degrees). Many swimmers have been challenged by the inky depths and “Nessie”. Route: Fort Augustus – Loch End. Swim authentication: MSF https://marathonswimmers.org/rules/9_using-msf-rules/ or BLDSA
- Sea of Gailee-Northwest Israel-Distance 20.5k,
- Route -lengthwise traverse of the lake
- orgainization = Ratifying body; https;//galileemsa.org.il/en/
- Lake Zurich – Switzerland – Distance: 16.4 miles/26.4km. Temperature: 66.2 – 75.2F/19-24C. This lake has an organized race that is recognized the world over. Route: Rapperswil to Zurich Organization/Race: https://ch.srichinmoyraces.org/veranstaltungen/zhlake
- Lake Tahoe – USA – Distance: 40.2 kms/24.9 miles . Temperature: 50 – 58F/10 – 14.4. Difficult due to temperature and altitude.
- Route: Length of Tahoe
- Organization + Ratifying body: https://www.laketahoemarathonswimfederation.com/
- Lake Taupo – New Zealand – Distance: 21 miles/34 km. Temperature: 51 – 73F/11 – 23C. Located on the North Island of New Zealand. Largest lake in New Zealand. Route: Longest distance of the lakeOrganization + Ratifying body: http://cookstraitswim.org.nz/
- Lake Ontario – Canada – Distance: 31.5 miles/51km. Temperatures: variable in a matter of hours due to wind. 50 – 72F/10-22C. Difficult swim due to unpredictable wind and currents. Traditional Route. Organizations + Ratifying body: SSO
- Lake Titicaca. Route: To be determined. Organizations + Ratifying body: patagoniaswim.com
- Lake Malawi