Long Island Sound Swim

July 24th, 2010

       

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Register Now! -  The Long Island Sound Swim started in Larchmont, New York in 1992 at the Larchmont Yacht Club with a 4-mile swim.  It was, and still is, dedicated to the memory of Mrs. Kathy Webers, who along with family and friends courageously battled cancer for over a year.  Our first year we had 35 swimmers and raised $15,000 - In 2009 we had over 700 swimmers and raised over $880,000. The Long Island Sound Swim is the biggest and most profitable SAA Swim in the country. Due to our faithful swimmers, dedicated volunteers, and generous donors, Long Island Sound has become one of the most distinguished open water swims in the country. Please join us this year!

General Information

The Long Island Sound Swim has been raising money for cancer since 1992. Today, it is SAA's most profitable swim in the country. It has hundreds of swimmers that have become something of a giant family, a gorgeous venue, the best brunch in SAA history and an awards ceremony that nobody wants to leave.

Over the last 17 years, the Long Island Sound swim has evolved to include all types of swimmers from Master Swimmers, Olympians, recreational swimmers, competitive Swim Club swimmers, children of all ages. Our youngest pool swimmer was 4 years old. Our oldest pool swimmer was 75. 

• How to participate on Event Day:
  
  Swimmers:
  A Sound swimmer may elect to swim 1, 4 or 6 miles. Click on "Swimmer Requirements" for fundraising minimums, etc.
  
  Teams:
  Teams are friends and family that participate in a swim(s) together as a group, often times, in honor or in memory of an individual. Teams must have at least 5 swimmers. A team of 5 - 10 swimmers, must raise at least $5,000 - each additional member must raise $500. Any swimmer may be part of a team, no matter in which venue they elect to swim
  
  Volunteers:
  Please register to be a land volunteer, boater or kayaker.

• Beneficiaries:
  
  - Swim Across America Laboratory at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  - Cancer Support Team
  - Columbia University Medical Center

• Event Details:

Start Location:
Larchmont Yacht Club
1 Woodbine Ave, Larchmont, NY
Start - 6am

Finish Location:
Larchmont Shore Club
1 Oak Bluff Ave, Larchmont NY.

Finish - 9am (approx)

Click here to learn some insider tips for event day!

 

Swimmer Requirements

• 6 milers
  Fundraising: Must raise at least $5,000 
  Eligibility: Age 18, prior 4 mile participation and  LIS Committtee approval
  Offline donations collected payable by the Monday prior to the Swim

• 4 milers
  Fundraising: Must raise  $500 regardless of age   
  Eligibility: Age 15+ or LIS Committtee approval
  Money raised payable on or before swim day

• 1 milers
  Fundraising: Must raise at least $500 regardless of age 
  Eligibility: Up to Age 12, needs an adult to swim alongside - All parents and legal guardians of swimmers under 12 years old, agree to swim along side of her/him for the duration of the swim or if the parent or guardian is not participating in the event, he/she agrees to have another qualified adult, whom they shall specify on swim day, swim along side his/her child for the duration of the swim
  Money raised payable on or before swim day

• Offsite Swimmers
  The same fundraising requirements apply as noted above

Safety

Swimmer safety is most important for all of our swimming open water events.  A Swim Director is responsible for coordinating all activities within an event, and works closely with both Police and Coast Guard representatives to ensure swimmer safety. In addition to Swim, Harbor Patrol Police,  Coast Guard boats, Sea Tow and some zodiacs, kayaks ensure swimmer safety at all times.  EMT personnel are aboard several boats.  All boats are able to communicate via both hand held and ship to shore radios, and kayakers have walkie-talkies. Specific procedures to be followed will be discussed at the swimmer meeting the day of the swim. These procedures are designed to protect swimmers from injury and will be enforced by the Swim Director.

• Water Temperatures:  
  Sound water temperatures can vary. Wetsuits are not mandatory, but strongly recommended.

• Waiver:
  All participants will be required to sign an additional offline waiver of liability at time of check-in.  For children under 18, a parent/guardian will need to sign the form also.

• Age Requirement:
  All parents and legal guardians of swimmers under 12 years old, agree to swim along side of her/him for the duration of the swim or if the parent or guardian is not participating in the event, he/she agrees to have another qualified adult, whom they shall specify on swim day, swim along side his/her child for the duration of the swim.

Transportation and Parking

A car will be at the Larchmont Train Station to provide transportation to LYC for any swimmer who is arriving by train.  Buses will be available at both clubs to provide transportation between the clubs and the train station. Parking is very limited at the Larchmont Clubs.  It is recommended that all non-swimmers planning on attending the Larchmont Clubs park at the Larchmont Train Station - NYC South bound Side - and buses will be provided for free transportation to the Larchmont Clubs and back.
Larchmont Yacht Club is located at 1 Woodbine Ave, Larchmont, NY.
Larchmont Shore Club is located at 1 Oak Bluff Ave, Larchmont NY.

Food & Fun

• Brunch:
  Provided post swim for each swimmer, boater, kayaker & land volunteer. Brunch tickets may be purchased for guests. Teams are recognized during the brunch. A facsimile check is presented to the beneficiaries.  Shower and changing facilities provided at Larchmont Shore Club. 

• Awards Ceremony:
  After swimmers cross the finish line, enjoy our recognition ceremony. Listen to the DJ, watch the check presentation ceremony, and enjoy SAA's best brunch in the country!

Event Timeline