What's the challenge?
It's not only point-to-point, it's town-to-town!
Perast to Risan (4,5k); Risan to Perast to Risan (7k).
Kotor Bay‑ is the southernmost fjord of Europe. It offers quite warm, and what is important, calm water and stunning picturesque views‑ both from the water and from the surrounding mountains. Distances of 7 and 4.5 km go between two rival islands: St. George with the Benedictine abbey, and “Gospa od Škrpjela” (Our Lady of the Rocks) - the only man-made Adriatic island. This island was built by the inhabitants of the city of Perast as opposed to the domination of neighboring Kotor, from the shipwrecks and stones delivered by passing by vessels as a "tax". The Church of the Mother of God on the island is‑ one of the main attractions of the bay.
The start location
The easiest way is to fly to Tivat, then take a local bus or Taxi to Risan. Bus schedule and tickets online can be found here: tickets
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Distances
plan
the distance
plan
• 500 m
Participants will start and finish at Risan beach. The course is a simple loop marked by buoys, ensuring a safe and enjoyable swim. Ideal for beginners or those seeking a shorter, relaxed distance.
• Night 750 м
Participants will start at Risan beach from the starting camp. They will move in a triangle passing buoys on the left (the buoy should appear on your right). Start and finish are in the same place.
• 1 mile (1852 m)
Participants will start at Risan beach from the starting camp. They will move in a triangle passing buoys on the left (the buoy should appear on your right). Start and finish are in the same place.
• 4,5 k
Participants gather in the starting camp at the Risan beach. Then they will be delivered by bus to the starting point in Perast. They start from the beach. After the start, the participants will move towards the islands. They swim between the islands, turn and make a full round around Our Lady of the Rocks island and swim towards the finish. The finish is at Risan beach.
• 7 k
Participants will start at Risan beach from the starting camp. They will move towards the island of Our Lady of the Rocks, passing buoys on the left (the buoy should appear on your right). They will swim between the islands of St. George and Our Lady of the Rocks, making a complete round around the second island, and will go back passing buoys on the left (the buoy should appear on your right). Start and finish are in the same place at Risan beach.
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Agenda
X-WATERS Montenegro 2026
Preliminary schedule:
Saturday, September 26th
Pick up starter packs
Start of Night 750 m
Sunday, September 27th
Pick up starter packs
Start of 500 m, 1 mile, 4,5 k, 7 k, X-KIDS
The exact schedule will be known closer to the start. You will receive a participant's booklet 2 weeks before the event.
How to get there:
The start location
The easiest way is to fly to Tivat, then take a local bus or Taxi to Risan. Bus schedule and tickets online can be found here:
tickets
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