Narrow River Turnaround Swim
- Date Sat 21st June 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location North Kingston, Rhode Island
- Price $59.30
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of open-water racing at the Narrow River Turnaround Swim on Saturday, June 21, 2025! This annual event takes place in the breathtaking scenery of Kingston, Washington, offering participants a thrilling one-mile swim in one of Rhode Island’s most picturesque waterways. Swimmers will embark on a 1/2 mile out and 1/2 mile back course, making it perfect for both seasoned athletes and those new to open water swimming.
The event kicks off at 9:00 AM, rain or shine, from the URI Boathouse Flagg Rowing Center, with check-in available from 7:30 to 8:40 AM. With a limit of just 150 participants, be sure to register online before the deadline on June 20 at 11 PM to secure your spot! Participants will enjoy ankle chip timing and live results, ensuring a professional race experience. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to swim in beautiful surroundings while making memories with fellow swimming enthusiasts!
The event kicks off at 9:00 AM, rain or shine, from the URI Boathouse Flagg Rowing Center, with check-in available from 7:30 to 8:40 AM. With a limit of just 150 participants, be sure to register online before the deadline on June 20 at 11 PM to secure your spot! Participants will enjoy ankle chip timing and live results, ensuring a professional race experience. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to swim in beautiful surroundings while making memories with fellow swimming enthusiasts!
Organiser's Description
LIVE RESULTS AVAILABLE HERE STARTING AT 9AM ON RACE MORNING [https://newenglandtiming.com/results.php]
ANNUALLY IN LATE JUNE, NARROW RIVER PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION HOSTS A ONE MILE OPEN WATER SWIM IN ONE OF RHODE ISLANDS MOST SCENIC WATERWAYS.
2025 DETAILS:
WHEN: Saturday, June 21, 2025, 9:00am (rain or shine)
WHERE: URI Boathouse Flagg Rowing Center, 166 Walmsley Lane, North Kingstown, R.I. Parking at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1240 Boston Neck Rd., Narragansett RI 02882. Busing provided starting at 7:15 a.m.
REGISTRATION: Online only. Online registration closes at 11PM FRIDAY JUNE 20. NO DAY OF REGISTRATIONS ALLOWED.
ENTRY FEE: Includes 2025 Turnaround Swim T-shirt. Entry fees are non-refundable.
SWIM SPONSOR: Includes swim registration ($45) , one year NRPA membership ($25) and name listed on the 2025 Turnaround Swim publicity ($30). Minimum $95. Any amount above this is welcome. Go to DONATE section of the website after you register for the race if you wish to ADD your sponsorship.
DISTANCE: One Mile (1/2 mile out and 1/2 mile back). Common start for wetsuit and non-wetsuit divisions.
LIMIT: 150 participants.
TIMING: Ankle chip timing and live results provided by New England Timing
CHECK IN: 7:30 to 8:40 a.m. No one will be admitted to the Turnaround Swim unless he or she has checked in and received a numbered swim cap by 8:40 a.m.
MAXIMUM TIME: Swimmers are given one hour to complete the swim.
MANDATORY SAFETY BRIEFING: 8:55 a.m.
SAFETY: Because of the uncertainty of weather conditions such as fog or lightning, the lifeguards and event committee reserve the right to cancel the event to ensure the safety of the participants.
For the safety of ALL participants, parking will be provided at the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1240 Boston Neck Rd., Narragansett RI 02882. Parking will be free. Two school buses will be making continuous trips to the Boating Center starting at 7:15. They will return swimmers to their cars also after the swim. NO PARKING will be allowed on Walmsley Lane or River Road or at the Boat House.
Also, all swimmers will be required to sign a waiver the day of the swim.
THANK YOU!
ANNUALLY IN LATE JUNE, NARROW RIVER PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION HOSTS A ONE MILE OPEN WATER SWIM IN ONE OF RHODE ISLANDS MOST SCENIC WATERWAYS.
2025 DETAILS:
WHEN: Saturday, June 21, 2025, 9:00am (rain or shine)
WHERE: URI Boathouse Flagg Rowing Center, 166 Walmsley Lane, North Kingstown, R.I. Parking at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1240 Boston Neck Rd., Narragansett RI 02882. Busing provided starting at 7:15 a.m.
REGISTRATION: Online only. Online registration closes at 11PM FRIDAY JUNE 20. NO DAY OF REGISTRATIONS ALLOWED.
ENTRY FEE: Includes 2025 Turnaround Swim T-shirt. Entry fees are non-refundable.
SWIM SPONSOR: Includes swim registration ($45) , one year NRPA membership ($25) and name listed on the 2025 Turnaround Swim publicity ($30). Minimum $95. Any amount above this is welcome. Go to DONATE section of the website after you register for the race if you wish to ADD your sponsorship.
DISTANCE: One Mile (1/2 mile out and 1/2 mile back). Common start for wetsuit and non-wetsuit divisions.
LIMIT: 150 participants.
TIMING: Ankle chip timing and live results provided by New England Timing
CHECK IN: 7:30 to 8:40 a.m. No one will be admitted to the Turnaround Swim unless he or she has checked in and received a numbered swim cap by 8:40 a.m.
MAXIMUM TIME: Swimmers are given one hour to complete the swim.
MANDATORY SAFETY BRIEFING: 8:55 a.m.
SAFETY: Because of the uncertainty of weather conditions such as fog or lightning, the lifeguards and event committee reserve the right to cancel the event to ensure the safety of the participants.
For the safety of ALL participants, parking will be provided at the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1240 Boston Neck Rd., Narragansett RI 02882. Parking will be free. Two school buses will be making continuous trips to the Boating Center starting at 7:15. They will return swimmers to their cars also after the swim. NO PARKING will be allowed on Walmsley Lane or River Road or at the Boat House.
Also, all swimmers will be required to sign a waiver the day of the swim.
THANK YOU!
Races
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Narrow River Turnaround Swim
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 21st June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$59.30
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