This year, the race will be professionally timed using the ChronoTrack RFID system, giving every swimmer their results almost as soon as they finish. As part of this change, we have set up online registration for the event, so on race day you can just show up, check in, and get ready to swim. In addition to the registration fee, you can also purchase commemorative T-shirts on the site. *Rain date is September 2nd.
WINNING CATEGORIES:
1. Under 25: 1st and 2nd place winners for male and female
2. Over 25: 1st and 2nd place winners for male and female
3. Buoy Race (all ages): 1st and 2nd place winners for male and female
4. Kids race (10 and under): 1st and 2nd place winners for male and female
Participates can only enter one race!
We’ll start the swim races with the Lighthouse Race (a one-mile swim from Green’s Ledge Lighthouse to shore) and and wrap up with Family Fun Day at Bayley Beach.
TIMING:
Check-in for Lighthouse Race swimmers and their kayak escorts will start at 9:00am.
Check-in: 9:00-9:45am
All Kayak Escorts will need to sign waivers at check-in
Boats Take Swimmers to Lighthouse and Buoy: 10:00am
Race Start: 10:30am
Following the Lighthouse Race is the Buoy Race (a swim from the buoy to the shore). Last but certainly not least, are the Children’s Swim Races, which are grouped by age and run parallel to the beach.
After the awards ceremony, all are invited to join in the traditional beach games, including tug-of-war, a pie-eating contest and an egg toss!
RACE DETAILS:
This is an event is comprised of three races.
-The Arthur J. Ladrigan Swim Race is roughly a 1-mile swim for advanced swimmers only. $30 registration fee. *Registration will increase after 9/10 $35
-The Buoy Race is a 1/4 mile swim from the buoy back to shore and is for advanced swimmers only. $30 registration fee. *Registration will increase after 9/11 $35
-The Children’s Swim Races are grouped by age and run parallel to the beach. Free of charge.
*NOTE: ALL 1 MILE SWIMMERS MUST HAVE A KAYAK ESCORT (NO STAND UP PADDLES). ESCORTS MUST BE 14+ Y/O. NO EXCEPTIONS! SWIMMER & KAYAK ESCORT MUST BOTH FILL OUT WAIVERS.