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Group Swim Race

MACDONALD CLUB

OPEN OCEAN SWIM & ROW

Condition

Observed at: 9:24 PM

Current Conditions

Puget Sound / Seattle

Full Report / Charts

WIND

Direction

19

KTS

WATER

48

°F

AIR

50

°F

The Macdonald Club’s mission is to build a safe, connected, and inspiring community for swimmers and rowers in the Puget Sound and beyond. Through storytelling, community support, and subject matter expertise, we share knowledge and experience so people can approach the open water with confidence, respect, and excitement.

By bringing people together, promoting safety, and strengthening both body and mind, the club connects swimmers and rowers to the waters of the Pacific Northwest—expanding safe open-water swimming and rowing while elevating the health practices that support these extreme sports.

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A club with a shared passion for open ocean swimming & rowing 

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Upcoming Events

Whether you’re looking to warm up after a winter plunge or share a pint with your rowing crew, this is where the Macdonald Club community connects on dry land. Beyond our official challenges and races, you’ll find a rotating calendar of social meetups, "tide talks," and post-swim thaws designed to strengthen the network of local pods throughout the Puget Sound. 

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Friday, June 26, 2026

Rainier View Brews: A Social Archive Session

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Alki Beach Bonfire & Tide Talk

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

The Post-Plunge Thaw: Pints & Potholes

Open Water Swimming

SWIM PODS

Person Rowing Boat

ROW CLUBS

Water Ripples

Current Challenge

Geoduck Grit

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COLLECTIVE MOMENTUM / LEADER BOARD

9.6 Hours

Total Effort

4

Participants

WaterSnake

266 / 500 Minutes

BikeRentSwim

209 / 500 Minutes

noelle1

90 / 500 Minutes

mark_spitz

10 / 500 Minutes

14

Total Entries

10

Active Days

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