Swim for the South Shore 2025
- Date Sat 23rd August 2025
- Location Victoria, PE
- Races 10 races
- Distances 1km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of swimming and community spirit at the Swim for the South Shore 2025! This vibrant event will take place on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025, in the picturesque setting of Victoria-by-the-Sea, Queens. Participants of all skill levels are invited to dive into the fun with two race distance options: a refreshing 0.5 km or a more challenging 1.0 km swim. Check-in begins at 9:30 am, followed by the official race start at 10:30 am.
The Swim for the South Shore is more than just a race; it's a vital fundraiser for the South Shore Watershed Association (SSWA), dedicated to preserving the environmental health of five local watersheds. Every registration fee goes directly towards supporting these important conservation efforts. Enjoy a day filled with camaraderie, as swimmers will be paired with kayak buddies for safety and support throughout the course. If you're not swimming, come out to cheer on friends and family, and enjoy refreshments, live music, and the chance to win exciting prizes. Join us for this uplifting event that celebrates both our local environment and community connection!
The Swim for the South Shore is more than just a race; it's a vital fundraiser for the South Shore Watershed Association (SSWA), dedicated to preserving the environmental health of five local watersheds. Every registration fee goes directly towards supporting these important conservation efforts. Enjoy a day filled with camaraderie, as swimmers will be paired with kayak buddies for safety and support throughout the course. If you're not swimming, come out to cheer on friends and family, and enjoy refreshments, live music, and the chance to win exciting prizes. Join us for this uplifting event that celebrates both our local environment and community connection!
Organiser's Description
It’s that time of year once again! Join us on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 for our annual Swim for the South Shore event in beautiful Victoria-by-the-Sea! This event is held by the South Shore Watershed Association (SSWA), a registered charity with a mandate to protect and enhance the environmental health of five watersheds on the south shore of Prince Edward Island: DeSable, Westmoreland, Tryon, Augustine Cove-Cape Traverse, and Seven Mile Bay. SSWA’s work relies on grants from funding agencies, community donations - and our annual Swim for the South Shore fundraiser. All proceeds from this event go directly to support SSWA’s restorative efforts within its five watershed systems to ensure their long term preservation, and for public eduction and enjoyment of the local environment.The 2025 Swim event will be held from the Victoria-by-the-Sea boat launch. Check-in for swimmers will begin at 9:30 am, and the official race will begin at 10:30 am.The Swim is open to swimmers of all abilities, from beginners to advanced. All swimmers have the option of completing either a 0.5 km or a 1.0 km swim. Please carefully select your preferred distance upon registering so swimmers can be categorized accordingly.The safety of all participants is our utmost priority. Coast Guard personnel will be present, as well as members of SSWA staff who are First-Aid certified. Each swimmer, regardless of ability, will be accompanied by a kayak-buddy to ensure everyone remains on the right path during the course, and to intervene should a swimmer want to retire from the race or in case of emergency. If you are interested in being a kayak-buddy, please follow the registration on the Race Roster website. If you can provide kayaks or single-person boats to use during the event, please contact [email protected] you would prefer to keep your feet dry, come out to cheer on friends and neighboursmin their race out to sea! There will be refreshments, available prizes for swimmers, and live music! We hope to see you there! - The SSWA Team
Swim for the South Shore 2025