7/11 - Boston Harbor Swim
The Boston Harbor Islands Swim is a 22 mile relay style open water swim that starts and finishes at Rowes Wharf in downtown Boston. Each participant will swim in a 15 minute session (heat) approximately 4 - 6 times throughout the day. Swimmers will be assigned to a heat with swimmers of similar ability. 7am - 4pm. This swim benefits the Perini Quality of life Clinic at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. For more information click here.
7/12 - Nantasket Beach Swim
The Nantasket Beach Swim is a beautiful 1/2-mile or mile swim along the Nantasket beachfront. Saturday, July 12th - 9am This swim benefits the Perini Quality of life Clinic at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. For more information, click here.
7/19 - 3rd Annual Salem Harbor Swim
3rd Annual Salem Harbor Swim sponsored by the Salem Sound Coastwatch (www.salemsound.org) to be held at the Forest River Park, 98 West Ave, Salem MA on Saturday, July 19th, 2008, (rain date July 20. Registration and warm-up 9 AM. Races start at 1030 AM. Awards immediately to follow. Swimmers scored in 2 categories - Conventional Rules: Wet suits OK if water temp < 26 C (79 F) Special Maximum Velocity Rules: Fins, hand paddles, and snorkels permitted. Triangular course; Patrolled by kayakers and lifeguards. Entry fee - $30 the day of race. All swimmers must be members of US Masters Swimming or USA Swimming One day registration available. Register at www.swimandfin.org or e-mail info@salemsound.org . Swim cap and tote bag for first 100 swimmers registered. Age group awards. Children age 12 and over are encouraged to participate. Race Director: Michael Medlock at info@salemsound.org
8/23 - 3rd Annual Rockland Breakwater Swim (*sanctioned)
THIRD ANNUAL ROCKLAND BREAKWATER SWIM to be held on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 10AM with check-in at 9AM and pre-race briefing at 9:30AM. The distance is either 1.6 or 3.2 miles. The contact person is Doug Roth at (207) 273-2907 or Carrie Carney ccalifano@gwi.net