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.
FEATURED CHALLENGE
Geoduck Grit
Challenge Type
Distance Over Time
Location / Area
Puget Sound
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Swim
Target Min.
500 Min
Target Mi.
20 Mi
Row
Target Min.
600 Min
Target Km
75 km
ACTIVITY TYPE
Swimming
COLLECTIVE MOMENTUM / LEADER BOARD
9.6 Hours
Total Effort
12
Participants
35
Total Entries
21.0 miles
Total Distance
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
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2:00 PM
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4:00 PM
Rainier View Brews: A Social Archive Session
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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6:00 PM
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9:00 PM
Alki Beach Bonfire & Tide Talk
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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7:00 PM
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10:00 PM
