World Open Water Swimming Association
Headquartered in Huntington Beach, California, USA, the World Open Water Swimming Association (WOWSA) is an international governing body for the sport of open-water swimming. WOWSA provides membership and certification programmes as well as publications and online resources that foster community, celebrate achievements and codify the rules, records and vernacular to help the sport grow.
Farthest swim with a monofin
The farthest swim with a monofin is 50 kilometres (31.13 miles) and was achieved by Merle Liivand (Estonia) in Biscayne Bay in Miami, Florida, USA, on 15 April 2023.