Currently working as an ocean lifeguard it has always been my dream to swim across the bay. Countless boat rides across the bay always made me wonder if the swim was possible. It was not until I starting working on the beach that I discovered this event. After years of talking myself out of doing the swim, fatherhood has made me realize time is limited. I’ll set out on my journey this summer please help support some great organizations in the process.
The Cross Bay Swim is a challenging open water swim of 5.5 miles across Great South Bay from the Fire Island Lighthouse to Gilbert Park, Brightwaters. This event was first held in 1927, marking 95+ years of tradition and friendly competition. There is a strict limit on the number of swimmers accepted.
We fund the Hospice Care Network Children and Family Bereavement program, and a scholarship at St. Anthony's High School through your charitable fundraising for the event.
