June 6 - Key Points for each event
One week to go!!
We can't wait to see you on Sunday, June 14th, for the 2026 Great Chesapeake Bay Swim. Whether you are doing the 4.4 Mile Crossing or the 1 Mile Bay Challenge, you are sure to have an amazing swim experience!
Be sure to check out the 2026 Swimmer Guide, located at www.BaySwim.com for all of your timelines and information.
Current water temperatures are in the mid 70s with this bit of heat that we are currently experiencing, but as we get closer, we will give more regular weather and water updates.
4.4 Mile Swim Points of Interest
A few key points for the 4.4 Mile Swim
There will be NO SPECTATORS allowed in the Sandy Point State Park on race morning. There is NO ACCESS to the park before they open at 7am
We require that all SWIMMERS take the shuttles from Kent Island High School (900 Love Point Road, Stevensville), starting at 430am.
LAST SHUTTLE LEAVES AT 545am for the 4.4 Mile
You can change from Wetsuit to Non-wetsuit at the time of check-in, so no worries if you chose a different event
There are no deferrals and no refunds at this point. If you did not purchase the race insurance when registering for the event, unfortunately there is little recourse for you this year. We hope that if you join us in 2027 that you consider that option (insurance) as this is a service that we offer to alleviate any issues with last minute medical/family emergencies.
You MAY move from the 4.4 mile swim to the 1 mile swim, at no cost. Please let us know if you are exercising that option by email info@BaySwim.com
START TIME IS 645am for the swim!! We will put swimmers in the water, through their appropriate start lines, 10 at a time every 20-30 seconds.
Your swim cap will be GREEN. You may wear a different one under our green, but we ask that you wear our cap for identification. Should you need some extra assistance, or just want our safety team to know to keep a "closer" eye on you, you may select the RED swim cap.
1 Mile Bay Challenge Points of Interest
All Swimmers (and Spectators) will park at the Kent Island High School (900 Love Point Rd, Stevensville) and will take a bus/shuttle to the start line.
Buses will run from 6am to 7am to Libbey's Coastal Kitchen for the start lineBoth Spectators and Swimmers can take these buses
SWIM STARTS AT 730am!!Waves of 100 swimmers at a time with about 3 minutes between waves
You can change from Wetsuit to Non-wetsuit at check in
Your swim cap will be blue in color. While you can wear your own cap underneath, we ask that you wear our swim cap on the outside for identification purposes. Should you need additional support or want an "extra eye" on you, please consider one of our RED swim caps.
Some of our final swimmers will find themselves in the water with the first finishers of the 4.4 mile swim as well. Please be aware/conscious of your surroundings and of other swimmers.
Please check out the 2026 Swimmer Guide at www.BaySwim.com for more information
As always, feel free to reach out to us at info@bayswim.com with any questions. Good luck and see you next weekend!!!
