Events
Lighthouse Race
Place
Rowayton Avenue
Norwalk, CT US 06853
Start Time
NOTE: The Race Start Time is 9:30
Description
Celebrate the end of the summer with the annual Arthur J. Ladrigan Swim Races and Family Fun Day at Bayley Beach. We’ll start the swim races with the Lighthouse Race (a one-mile swim from Green’s Ledge Lighthouse to shore). Check-in for Lighthouse Race swimmers and their kayak escorts will start at 7:30 AM. At 8 AM shuttle boats will begin taking swimmers to the light, where they can view the amazing renovations done over the last five years, and enjoy light refreshments. The race will be started by the Lighthouse foghorn promptly at 9:30.
Simultaneous with the Lighthouse Race is the Buoy Race (a swim from the buoy to the shore). Last but certainly not least, are the non-timed Children’s Swim Races, which are grouped by age and run parallel to the beach.
After the awards ceremony, all are invited to join in the traditional beach games, including tug-of-war, a pie-eating contest and an egg toss!
Lighthouse Shuttle Boat Transport
Boats will begin transporting swimmers to Greens Ledge Light beginning at 8 AM. Early arrivals can enjoy light refreshments and marvel at the amazing restoration done by the Greens Ledge Light Preservation Society.
The last boat will depart at 9 AM. This boat will also drop off Bouy Race swimmers on its return trip to the beach.
Pre-Race Check In
Check in will begin at 7:30 at Bayley Beach, and remain open until the last boat leaves for the Light at 9. Please bring your confirmation or final instruction email, either printed out or on your phone, and show the QR code to a volunteer to be issued your timing chip and swim cap.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Kayak Rental
For those wanting to rent a kayak for their escort, the following three places are listed online:
Timing Chip Instructions
Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
