From staff reports
The 18th annual Beaufort River Swim is set for Saturday morning, June 8, on the Beaufort River.
The race is the chief fundraiser for the Wardle Family YMCA’s Learn to Swim Program.
The day’s events include the 3.2-mile competitive Beaufort River Swim, a 1-mile Swim and 5k Road Race after either swim distance. There were 171 participants registered as of Tuesday.
The Beaufort marina parking lot is the end point of both swims. This is the staging area for swim and run events. Competitors should look for directional signage for check-in to receive a timing chip and be marked up. Parking is free until noon.
Check-in begins at 5:30 a.m., and the 3.2-mile competitive swim starts at 7:30 a.m., with the Fun Swim starting at approximately 8.
YMCA staff will transport via bus all swimmers to their respective starting points (Safe Harbor Port Royal Marina for the 3.2-Mile swimmers and the Beaufort Memorial Hospital dock for the 1-mile swimmers).
There is no same day registration –registration ended Monday, June 3, 2024. Award presentation will be held at the downtown marina parking lot area immediately after the 5K ends.
The Beaufort Search and Rescue Squadron will be providing the primary safety for our event. DNR will have boating traffic cut off along the route. A fleet of kayakers and other safety vessels will monitor the course to ensure the swimmers’ safety.
