Nantucket to Martha’s Vineyard Relay
- Date Wed 22nd July 2026
- Time 6:00AM EDT
- Location Edgartown, Massachusetts
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating aquatic challenge at the 2nd Annual Nantucket to Martha's Vineyard Jaws 18-Mile Open Ocean Relay Swim! Taking place on July 22, 2026, this thrilling event will start at Nantucket's picturesque Eel Point and culminate at the iconic Edgartown Lighthouse on Martha's Vineyard. Swimmers will tackle the adventurous waters of Nantucket Sound, navigating the tides in a relay format that showcases teamwork and endurance. Building on the success of last year's inaugural swim, this year's event promises to be even more exciting as participants swim under the traditional English Channel rules. Join us for a day of inspiration, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories as we celebrate this remarkable achievement in open water swimming!
Organiser's Description
The 2nd Annual Nantucket to Martha's Vineyard Jaws 18-Mile Open Ocean Relay Swim is set to take place on the tidal window of July 22 - July 24, continuing what became a historic achievement in 2025 when the first successful relay swim crossed Nantucket Sound from Nantucket to Martha's Vineyard.
This open ocean relay swim begins at Nantucket's Eel Point and finishes at the iconic Edgartown Lighthouse on Martha's Vineyard. The route spans the challenging waters of Nantucket Sound and is conducted according to traditional English Channel swimming rules. The swim is organized by A Long Swim and led by English Channel swimmer Doug McConnell.
This open ocean relay swim begins at Nantucket's Eel Point and finishes at the iconic Edgartown Lighthouse on Martha's Vineyard. The route spans the challenging waters of Nantucket Sound and is conducted according to traditional English Channel swimming rules. The swim is organized by A Long Swim and led by English Channel swimmer Doug McConnell.
Races
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Nantucket to Marthas Vineyard Relay
Wed 22nd July 2026 (6:00AM EDT)
Free
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