Q: What is Finswimming?

Finswimming is one of the most exciting water sport ever. Finswimming is a sport belonging to the aquatic specialties which, using specific equipment (monofin, fins, snorkel or cylinders) allows the athlete to reach much higher speeds than swimming. There are indoor (swimming pools) and open water (sea, lake, rivers) championships.

Q: Is there an age limit to join Finswimming?

Finswimming is suitable for any age . In fact, there are competitions for very young people, for children and adults and for veterans, over 25 years old.

Question 1

What is Finswimming?

Accepted Answer

Finswimming is one of the most exciting water sport ever. Finswimming is a sport belonging to the aquatic specialties which, using specific equipment (monofin, fins, snorkel or cylinders) allows the athlete to reach much higher speeds than swimming. There are indoor (swimming pools) and open water (sea, lake, rivers) championships.

Question 2

To which federation belogs Finswimming?

Accepted Answer

The international federation to which fin swimming belongs is CMAS, the Confédération Mondial des Activités Subaquatiques, which is part of the ARISF, and is a discipline recognized by the IOC.

Question 3

Is there an age limit to join Finswimming?

Accepted Answer

Finswimming is suitable for any age. In fact, there are competitions for very young people, for children and adults and for veterans, over 25 years old.

Question 4

How can I find a FInswimming club?

Accepted Answer

You can find Finswimming clubs easily, just looking on the internet.

Question 5

How can i stay updated with Finswimming News?

Accepted Answer

Finswimmer Magazine is the most comprehensive web site about Finswimming in which you can find events, updates and everything about Finswimming.