Swim to Skim

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  • 08.22.2020 @ 06:00 AM
  • Newport, Rhode Island
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The event administrator has closed online registration for this event. Onsite registration will occur the morning of. Please contact us at info@cleanoceanaccess.org
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About Swim to Skim
The seventh annual Swim to Skim hosted by Clean Ocean Access is a 1.2 mile swim through Newport Harbor from Perrotti Park to King Park to celebrate improved water quality in Newport Harbor.

Day of Event Need to Know
Online registration closes at 8 PM on August 22, 2020

Onsite registration and check in begins at 5:30 AM and ends at 6:30 AM.

Participants can warm up directly in the waters of the starting line at Perrotti Park from 6:10 AM through 6:40 AM.

The prerace meeting will be at 6:45 AM.

A bag drop will be provided at the start line for pick up at the finish line, King Park.

There is a 1.2 mile course with categories based on gender and wetsuit (including lava pants) and no wetsuits.

Awards are giving to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each category

1.2 miles
Women’s
Wetsuit

1.2 miles
Women’s
No Wetsuit

1.2 miles
Men’s
Wetsuit

1.2 miles
Men’s
No Wetsuit
What Comes with My Registration?
All participants will be provided a stainless steel reusable cup and commemorative swim cap.

Breakfast will be provided.
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