Oceanman is a challenge to the last stroke.

On 23 and 24 May Cattolica will host the prestigious open-water swimming competition. Athletes from all over the world will compete in the waters of the Adriatic Sea to win the podium.

The Cattolica stage has always been the most popular, and every year the number of participants increases, partly because the welcome here is special! The races, which will take place in the waters in front of Cattolica harbour, are of different types and levels of difficulty: ocean, half ocean, oceankids and oceanteams.

The competition is open to all, and since here as nowhere else, the important thing is not to win but to participate, non-competitive swimmers who just want to have an experience can also sign up. The atmosphere is not really that of a competition but more that of a party, a reunion.

In the words of Mark Meldau, event director of Oceanman Cattolia, "The atmosphere is that of a race, but also that of a real party that forges friendships and relationships that often last a long time," and what a party it is!

Cattolica, Romagna, its people, its products, its history know how to capture and involve everyone, the race here becomes an experience of pure fun and good living. Unique, unmissable moments.

Oceanman is one of the world's most popular open-water (sea, lake, and river) swimming competitions and has been a fixture for enthusiasts since 2020.