Fastest swim between Puerto Rico and the British Virgin Islands
Who
Joel Matos Ortiz
What
47:06:25 hour(s):minute(s):second(s)
Where
Puerto Rico (Fajardo)
When

The fastest swim between Puerto Rico and the British Virgin Islands is 47 hours 6 minutes 25 seconds, and was achieved by Joel Matos Ortiz (Puerto Rico), from 24 to 26 May 2019.


Joel Matos successfully completed a 92-kilometer swim from White Bay, Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands to Las Croabas, Fajardo, Puerto Rico. The event helped raise awareness and funds for children with cancer, chronic diseases, or disabilities through the Puerto Rico Children Foundation (formerly San Jorge Children Foundation). Also, the event supported the underwater cleanup of more than 4 tons of solid waste hosted by Conservación ConCiencia and with the assistance of the community and local fishermen."