The event is exclusively for active myClubs members. Registration is completely free for you and is done via the official event page. No sports credits will be deducted from your account. Please have your myClubs membership number ready for registration.

Yes! The water quality in the Danube Canal is exactly the same as in the main Danube river and meets excellent bathing water standards.

Strong swimming skills are absolutely required! The Danube Canal is not a quiet swimming lake, it is a continuously flowing waterway. Currents and eddies demand active swimming abilities and stamina. Please evaluate your skills honestly so you can enjoy the event safely.

Non-motorized floaties such as air mattresses, swim rings, inflatable boats, or SUPs (without a leash) are allowed. Motorized aids are strictly prohibited. As a general rule, only one (1) person is allowed per floatie – unless your boat is explicitly certified for multiple people by the manufacturer. You must be able to navigate your floatie easily. Very important: It is strictly forbidden to attach your body to the floatie with a leash, cord, or rope!

Please bring your floatie already fully inflated! We only have emergency pumps on site and do not have the capacity to pump up 200 floaties. It’s best to test if your floatie is leak-proof the day before.

Yes! The water rescue service requires all participants to wear footwear with a solid sole (e.g., water shoes or old sneakers). It's best to arrive at the meeting point already wearing these shoes.

– Meeting Point: Under the Uferbahnbrücke (corner of Sickenberggasse / Nußdorfer Lände, 1190 Vienna). – Getting There: Take tram line D to "Sickenberggasse" (approx. 150m walk). – Time: Please arrive punctually between 4:00 PM and 4:30 PM.

The following conditions must be met for you to enter the water: – Punctual check-in: Arrive for the ticket check by 4:30 PM at the latest. – Safety briefing: Mandatory participation in the safety briefing at 4:45 PM. – Equipment: Bring your own non-motorized floatie and sturdy shoes for the water. – Zero Alcohol Policy: Alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited before and during the event. – Admission wristband: After a successful check-in, you will receive your wristband – this is absolutely required to enter the water.

Safety is our top priority: We need to know exactly who is in the water and who has safely returned to land at all times. Hand your numbered band directly to our team the moment you step out. If someone is missing during the final headcount, water rescue services will instantly launch a massive, highly expensive search operation involving police, ambulances, fire departments, boats, and helicopters. If it turns out you were safe on land but simply forgot to check out, you will be billed directly for the entire cost of the rescue operation!

Participation is entirely at your own risk and responsibility. myClubs assumes no liability for personal injury or for the loss, damage, or theft of personal items and valuables. By booking the event and confirming the terms of participation, you agree to this liability waiver.

You can find your membership number directly in the myClubs app: Turn your smartphone 90 degrees so that your digital membership card appears, or click on your product in the top left corner of the home screen.

On-site, we will verify your registration and scan the ticket on your smartphone. Make sure to bring your phone! We will also check your floatie and your shoes.

The maximum capacity is exactly 200 participants. If all spots are taken, you will be placed on the waitlist. As soon as a spot opens up, your booking will move up and you will be notified via email.

No. The event is exclusively for individuals with an active myClubs membership. The booking is personal and non-transferable, as each person must individually confirm the safety regulations.

Unfortunately, we cannot offer a backup date. A light summer shower won't stop us – we’ll float as planned! However, in the event of severe storms, lightning, or dangerously high water levels, we will have to cancel for safety reasons. If this happens, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.

No. The mandatory safety briefing starts precisely at 4:45 PM. Because we operate within an extremely tight window dictated by shipping traffic, late check-ins or delayed entries into the water are strictly prohibited.

Entry at Nußdorf is highly organized via two stone staircases leading directly into the canal. Our myClubs team will be right there to assist you and ensure a smooth, relaxed start.

Our designated finish line is located on the right side of the canal at Fischmarktstiege (Freda-Meissner-Blau-Promenade) after about 5 km. We will give you a clear signal when it’s time to paddle over to the right bank. Our team will be waiting at the stairs to help you out of the water. Important: When you exit, you must hand your numbered access band back to the myClubs team!

Yes! If you are exhausted, please use our official emergency exit on the right bank just after Friedensbrücke. A myClubs team member will be stationed there to help you out. Crucial: If you leave the water anywhere other than the official finish line or the emergency exit, you must text or WhatsApp us immediately to check out! You will receive the emergency number via email beforehand.

Don't panic: If you drift past Fischmarktstiege, stay calm, paddle to either side of the canal, and use the next available set of stone stairs to exit.

Under normal current conditions, you will be on the water for about 1 hour.

No. We have a very tight, officially mandated time window before commercial boat traffic resumes. All participants must keep drifting continuously with the current. Purposely slowing down or stopping at the shore is strictly prohibited for safety reasons.

Bringing a reusable, pre-filled water bottle on your floatie is allowed and highly recommended on hot days (Note: there is no place to refill at the starting point). Please respect our Zero Waste policy – absolutely no trash may end up in the water or on the banks.

No! Our Zero Alcohol Policy strictly applies before and during your time in the water. Anyone under the influence of alcohol or other substances will be immediately excluded from the event.

There are no restrooms at the starting location – please use facilities before you arrive. After our short group walk from the finish line to Central Garden, toilets will be available for you at the afterparty.

The canal has a steady and noticeable current of about 5-6 km/h. That might sound leisurely, but it packs a punch: Swimming against it is impossible. Always initiate your steering maneuvers early and with deliberate effort.

obstacles like boat docks or bridge pillars. To guarantee your safety, you must follow the instructions of our team and the Austrian Water Rescue at all times. Crucial: The most dangerous spot on our route is the Kaiserbadschleuse (between FLEX and Feuerdorf). When passing this section, it is absolutely vital to drift as far to the left side of the canal (the 2nd district side) as possible.

Always look ahead! As soon as you spot an obstacle, paddle away sideways early using your hands or a paddle. Never try to hold onto pillars or walls – the current can pin you against them or pull you underwater.

Yes! The Austrian Water Rescue (ÖWR) is professionally securing the entire route. Additionally, the myClubs team will accompany the group with two inflatable boats, acting as the lead and the tail. However, despite this top-tier security, your safety ultimately relies on your own responsible behavior in the water.

Authorities have guaranteed that no large passenger ships (like the DDSG Blue Danube or Twin City Liner) will be on the route during our exclusive time slot. To keep this ship-free window, we must stick strictly to the schedule. Just keep in mind that the Danube Canal is a public waterway, so small private boats or emergency vessels might still be around – always stay alert.

No, myClubs does not provide life jackets. However, if it makes you feel more comfortable, we highly recommend bringing and wearing your own!

The center of the canal is deep throughout. You can only stand at the very edges on the built-in stones. Be careful: These stones are sharp, slippery, and unstable – and the current will still be pulling at you even there.

At myClubs – The Big Float, community comes first – but that only works with common sense and mutual respect. Keep enough distance from other floaties and don’t take unnecessary risks. Help others out if they look exhausted, and immediately alert the myClubs team on the escort boats or the water rescue crew. Note: In cases of gross misconduct, endangering others, or ignoring safety instructions, you will be immediately removed from the event to protect everyone else.

Since we will be in the water for about an hour, your body will cool down. Please avoid using pool noodles or small water buoys where your body is mostly submerged in the water.

No, there is no luggage drop-off or bag transport on site. Only bring what you can safely carry on your floatie. It’s best to arrive already wearing your swimwear and water shoes.

At check-in, we will give you a 5-liter dry bag for your phone, keys, and a small microfiber towel. Tip: Since we cannot guarantee it is 100% waterproof, we highly recommend packing sensitive electronics in an additional ziplock or plastic bag inside the dry bag.

After exiting the water, we will walk together for about 1 km to the afterparty at Central Garden. There will be a dedicated floatie storage area where you can safely drop off your inflatable. We will also provide changing rooms on site.

It’s completely natural! The color comes from natural sediments (like fine sand and silt) carried in from the Danube and stirred up by the current. It’s just nature at work, not pollution.

As with any open natural body of water, you shouldn't drink it on purpose. However, accidentally swallowing a small amount is completely harmless.

Summer water temperatures usually range between 20°C and 23°C.

Yes. Heavy rainfall can wash debris or mixed wastewater into the canal and drastically increase the strength of the current. If the water quality is compromised or the water levels get dangerously high, we will have to cancel the event for safety reasons. If this happens, we will notify you by the day of the event at the latest.