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<p>The Wardle Family YMCA will again host the Beaufort River Swim (BRS), now in its 13th consecutive year, on Saturday, May 18.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Competitive swimmers, triathletes, high school, college and recreational fitness swimmers will have a chance to challenge themselves beyond the pool in the 3.2-mile Competitive open water race.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>The 1-mile Fun Swim allows those who are new to open water swimming the opportunity to see what it takes to swim in a saltwater, tidal river.</p>
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<p>Registration for both races is open. The price for the 3.2-mile race is $60 per person through May 12, when the cost increases to $65. The price for the Fun Swim is $35 per person through May 12, when the cost increases to $40.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>All registration for both swims is completed online. Visit <a href="http://www.beaufortriverswim.com/">beaufortriverswim.com</a> to register and get more details, including the course map. Swimmers who have already registered can pick up their race bag at the Wardle Family Y in Port Royal (1801 Richmond Ave.) on Friday, May 17 starting at 3 p.m. or simply get it at check-in on race day starting at 6 a.m.</p>
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<p>Note that swimmers registered after May 3 are not guaranteed to receive a T-shirt or race bag –&nbsp; available on a first-come, first-serve basis for day-of registrants.</p>
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<p>The start-time for the 3.2-mile race is 7:15 a.m., while the Fun Swim starts at approximately 7:45 a.m., when the competitive swimmers have passed the Beaufort Memorial day dock (the fun swim start location).&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Check-in starts at 6 a.m. at the downtown Beaufort Marina parking lot. As in years past, all swimmers will be bused to their respective starting points by Y staff and they can pick up their belongings at the race finish.</p>
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<p>The spectator boat departs from the downtown Beaufort marina. The spectator boat cost is $30 per person and tickets can be purchased at the YMCA in Port Royal prior to race day or the morning of the race at the check-in. There are limited spots on the boat. There is free parking in the downtown Beaufort waterfront park parking lot until 12 noon.</p>
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<p>Swimmers competing in the 3.2-mile race who win their age category will go home with one of the coveted Bobble Head BRS trophies, although wearing a wet suit in the 3.2-mile swim disqualifies a swimmer from placing and receiving a trophy.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Fun Swim participants are allowed to wear a wet suit, use fins and snorkel if they like, but are not trophy-eligible since the Fun Swim is not timed.</p>
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<p>All participants who finish will receive special BRS medals this year as well.&nbsp;<br></p>
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