EAST COAST'S ULTIMATE 15-MILE OCEAN CROSSING
August 15, 2026 • Paddle • Row • Endure
DON'T JUST THINK ABOUT IT
EAST COAST'S ULTIMATE 15-MILE OCEAN CROSSING
August 15, 2026 • Paddle • Row • Endure
DON'T JUST THINK ABOUT IT
What is The Ocean Sate Crossing
A 15-mile ocean crossing across Rhode Island’s iconic coastline
• Newport, RI - Narraganset, RI
• Prone, SUP, Row, Surfski, Outrigger, Kayak, Multi-Person
• Full Command Safety Fleet
This is not just a race. It is a true open water crossing.
Built For Serious Open Water Athletes
16+ Years of Proven Events
16+ Years of Proven Events
16+ Years of Proven Events
Legacy of elite coastal endurance events.
Produced by the team behind Waterman Eco-Challenge.
True Ocean Conditions
16+ Years of Proven Events
16+ Years of Proven Events
No flat water. No shortcuts.
Real ocean.
Real conditions. Real challenge.
Pro Safety Operation
16+ Years of Proven Events
Pro Safety Operation
Command Vessel.
Safety fleet.
Rea-time course management.
The Best In The World Compete Here
"I’ll definitely be putting it on the calendar for 2026.”
- Jack Bark, Catalina Classic Champion
Earn The Crossing
This is more than a race.
• It’s months of preparation.
• It’s pushing through training.
• It’s earning your place.
And when You get there - You've earned it.
Choose Your Craft
2025: 59 Athletes Earned The Crossing
$75K Raised For Summer Safe Ocean State
- Supporting cancer research in Rhode Island
- Funding public-access AED deployment
- Janice Causey Memorial Scholarship
