Swim Across the Sound Marathon

Celebrating 35 years on August 6, 2022

What began 35 years ago when three Boston College graduates swam across the Sound and raised $5,000, has grown into a series of events, raising more than $1 million annually. These events support approximately 30,000 people each year.

The Swim Marathon has seen upwards of 160 swimmers and 120 boaters participate in this one day swimming event from Whitehall Beach in Port Jefferson, NY to Captain’s Cove Seaport in Bridgeport, CT. The journey measures 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) and can take anywhere from 5.5 hours to over 10 hours to complete. It’s truly an amazing accomplishment for a wonderful cause!

A Fundraising Event

By obtaining pledges, swimmers help St. Vincent’s Swim Across the Sound raise funds to provide cancer patients and their families with financial support and care for the needs that health insurance does not cover. Thanks to the swimmers, boaters, donors and event sponsors, the Swim is able to assist these families at a time when they need to focus on their health and well-being.

For swimmers needing fundraising support, please contact Alyssa Amaturo via email or call 475-210-4657.

For the Public

Members of the public are invited to join the fun at Captain’s Cove, located at One Bostwick Avenue in the historic Black Rock section of Bridgeport, and cheer on the swimmers as they cross the finish line.

As the swimmers finish, Captain’s Cove Seaport is alive with music, entertainment and a children’s activity area; the boardwalk shops and restaurant will also be open. The swimmers start to arrive at the finish at approximately 2:30 p.m., depending on the weather, and will continue crossing the finish line until 6:30 p.m. An awards ceremony takes place shortly after all the swimmers have arrived at Captain’s Cove.

For more information about how you can get involved, please call 203-576-5451. Or, register below as a swimmer, boat captain or volunteer.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON THE SOUND!