This is a unique swimming challenge. This race has been held every year since 1988. It’s the opportunity to swim from Asia over to Europe. The race starts in Istanbul at Kanlica Ferry Port and with the help of the current; you’ll swim about 6.5 km toward the finish line at Kurucesme Cemil Topuzlu Park. In 2015 the race registration opens on the 12th January at 2 pm. The actual race will take place on the 26th July. I’m going to be keeping my fingers crossed and hope I get sel