The Bay Swim will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2014. We will return to our traditional route across the Bay, from the Newport Naval Base to Potter Cove, Jamestown. Registration will open on Monday, March 3, 2014 at 9 am.
About the Swim
Founded in 1977, The Swim is Save The Bay’s largest annual fundraiser, serving as a critical support to our efforts to protect and restore the Narragansett Bay region. Every year, nearly 500 swimmers, ages 15 to 77 years, swim 1.7 nautical miles across the Bay to raise money and awareness. Swimmers come from more than 25 states to experience the iconic, open water trek from Newport to Jamestown.
More than 1,500 spectators, vendors and supporters gather to cheer swimmers and celebrate their trek across the Bay. In many ways, the Save The Bay of today is the legacy of those first brave souls who crossed the East Passage 37 years ago. Back then, proceeds from The Swim kept the organization afloat.
Today, Save The Bay is the largest and most influential environmental group in Rhode Island. This year's fundraising goal is $350,000. It is sponsored by Citizens Bank and other local businesses and organizations.
For more information or to register, visit www.savebay.org
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