ALBANIA-CORFU SWIM 2026

Aim

+100 swimmers cross the Corfu Channel from Albania to Corfu on 12 September 2026. 3km. Coast to coast. Every penny for marine conservation.

Albania to Corfu Swim 2026

On 12 September 2026, over 100 swimmers will cross the Corfu Channel — 3km from the Albanian coast to Corfu, Greece. It's our flagship event, and this is our ninth crossing.

The swim

What started in 2014 with 9 friends has grown into an international open water swim that draws participants from over 20 countries. Swimmers of all abilities take part, supported by safety boats, kayakers, and a full operations team on the water.

This is not a race. It's a community event with a purpose - every swimmer raises funds for marine conservation in the Ionian Sea.

2026 is sold out - but you can still support

If you're here, chances are someone you know is swimming. This is their fundraising page. 

Every donation goes directly to conservation projects protecting the marine environment around the Ionian Islands.

Where the money goes

Go Overboard is a UK-registered charity (No. 1215619). All funds raised through the Albania to Corfu swim are granted to the Ionian Environment Foundation, our conservation partner in the region. IEF delivers marine conservation projects across the Ionian Islands, including:

• The Ionian Dolphin Project
• Monk seal monitoring and protection
• Posidonia seagrass preservation
• Ecological education in island schools
• Sustainable sailing initiatives

Since 2014, our swim community has raised over €200,000 for conservation in the region. Read the 2025 Impact Report

About Go Overboard

Go Overboard (formerly Albania Overboard) was founded by Nick Cookson and Nick Lemis, two UK-based friends with strong family ties to Corfu. What began as a challenge between mates has become a registered charity and a growing international community of swimmers who believe every stroke can make a difference.

To learn more, visit go-overboard.org and ionianenvironment.org

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 11th August 2026 at 3:21pm