
MACDONALD CLUB
OPEN OCEAN SWIM & ROW
Condition
Observed at: 9:24 PM
Current Conditions
Puget Sound / Seattle
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.

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.
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

SWIM PODS

ROW CLUBS

Current Challenge
Geoduck Grit
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