The Santa Barbara Masters swim team opened the 2025 Semana Nautica events in style by setting a new national record in their event on Saturday. (Semana Nautica / Courtesy Photo)

The 2025 Semana Nautica festivities kicked off with a Masters Swim meet on Saturday at Los Baños del Mar Pool.

The Santa Barbara Masters swim team headlined all swimmers by shattering a USMS National Record in the 400 LCM Mixed Medley Relay for the 25-29 age group.

The record-setting squad was made up of Joanna Tang (backstroke), Connor Martilla (breaststroke), Kevin Mendoza (butterfly) and Tiffany Ball (freestyle).

The meet drew swimmers from across the Central Coast to help set the tone for a summer full of Semana Nautica events throughout the community.

For the full Semana Nautica schedule, visit https://semananautica.com/events.

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