July 13 Friday 7:00 PM
Swimmer/kayaker meeting at Great South Bay YMCA, 200 West Main Street , Bay Shore.
July 19 Thursday
6 to 8 PM - Kayak drop off at FI Ferry Ocean Beach terminal. Maple Avenue, Bay Shore .
Assembly Place: Gilbert Park, Brightwaters .
05:00 am - Shuttle departs from Gilbert Part to FI Ferry Terminal
05:30 am - Ferry leaves OB Terminal for FI Lighthouse Dock
05:42 am
- Sunrise
There will be one check-in site at the Fire Island Lighthouse Dock. Both Swimmers and Kayakers must check in. Swimmers will be numbered and given caps, and kayakers will be given a numbered shirt.
06:00 am - Check-in for swimmers and kayakers at FI Lighthouse dock.
06:40 am - Cutoff for check-in. No late arrivals will be accepted.
06:45 am - Rules briefing for swimmers and kayakers, establish starting line.
07:00 am - Start of Swim!
11:00 am - All swimmers out of the water.
11:15 am - Awards ceremony begins
12:30 to 2:30 pm - (tentative) After Party
Times are subject to change!
The After-Party will once again be held at Declan Quinn's (tentatively). This is located next to the Bayshore Train Station. Parking is plentiful. The party is open to Swimmers, Kayakers, Volunteers, and special guests of The Swim. The food is on us, and it has always been excellent! There is a cash bar. Come join us and share good camaraderie while relaxing and rehydrating.