Finswimming is one of the most exciting water sport ever. Finswimming is a sport belonging to the aquatic specialties which, using specific equipment (monofin, fins, snorkel or cylinders) allows the athlete to reach much higher speeds than swimming. There are indoor (swimming pools) and open water (sea, lake, rivers) championships.

To which federation belongs Finswimming?

The international federation to which fin swimming belongs is CMAS, the Confédération Mondial des Activités Subaquatiques, which is part of the ARISF, and is a discipline recognized by the IOC.

Is there an age limit to join Finswimming?

Finswimming is suitable for any age . In fact, there are competitions for very young people, for children and adults and for veterans, over 25 years old.

How can I find a Finswimming club?

You can find Finswimming clubs easily, just looking on the internet.

How can i stay updated with Finswimming News?

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CMAS Finswimming Championships 2025: A Glimpse into the Major Competitions

FINSWIMMER MAGAZINE

The year 2025 is set to be a landmark for the global finswimming community, as several major championships will gather the world’s top athletes in a celebration of speed and endurance in both open water and pool settings. Among…

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CMAS 23rd World Championship Finswimming Open Water

FINSWIMMER MAGAZINE

Start Date: Oct 7th, 2025 | End Date: Oct 12th, 2025

The CMAS 20th World Championship Finswimming Open Water Juniors will also be held in Marina El Alamein, Egypt, from October 7 to 12, 2025, coinciding with the senior event. This prestigious competition will feature junior athletes from around the world,…

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Tunisian Finswimming Open Water – International Meeting 2024

FINSWIMMER MAGAZINE

Start Date: Sep 3rd, 2024 | End Date: Sep 4th, 2024

From 2nd to 5th of September 2024, the Tunisian Finswimming Open Water – International Meeting 2024 will be held in the city of Hammamet, Tunisia. The following invitaion by Habib Cherif, president of Finswimming Tunisian Federation. Dear Finswimmers, We are…

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Finswimming Egypt Cup 2024

FINSWIMMER MAGAZINE

Start Date: Apr 17th, 2024 | End Date: Apr 22nd, 2024

The Finswimming Egypt Cup 2024 has finally been held, from 06th March to 22nd April 2024. Obviously the event was not so long but it has been held in different dates in different places between these 2 dates. The last…

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