Neighbor News Attention Boat Owners!
Swim Across the Sound Needs You On Saturday, August 1
Jun 29, 2026 11:15 am EDT
This post was contributed by a community member.
We need YOU on the water this August 1
Swim Across the Sound is back — with more swimmers than ever — and we’re looking for boat captains to help guide participants safely from start to finish.
Boaters are needed for various roles – Escort boats, Perimeter boats, Buoy boats, Jet skis and Kayaks
Escort boats are the most crucial. Swimmers are on board your boat as you ensure safe passage along Long Island Sound.
Perimeter boats help maintain the course to Black Rock Harbor and travel on the outside of the escort boats.
Buoy boats are needed to deploy and retrieve buoys marking the course. The deployment takes place before and after the race.
Medical, Media & Committee Boats travel outside the perimeter and transport our important crew members.
Jet skis & Kayakers are needed along the course & Black Rock Harbor to assist & guide swimmers. Learn more!