Thank you for volunteering for the 2026 Buzzards Bay Swim! We’re so grateful for your support in making this event possible. This year’s event will take place in New Bedford on June 20, starting at Cisco Brewers and ending at Fort Phoenix State Reservation in Fairhaven.

All Start Line Volunteers please arrive at 5:00am at Cisco Brewers, 1482 E Rodney French Blvd.

• Bag Check

• Body Marking

• Check-In and Swim Cap Distribution

• Kayak Inspection and Unloading

• Parking Team

• Swimmer Chute (Caller, Recorder and Clicker)

• Swimmer Pre-Check

• Timing Chip Distribution

On the Water Volunteers please arrive at 6:00am at Cisco Brewers, 1482 E Rodney French Blvd.

• Kayak Safety Squad

• Volunteer Kayak Escort and Swimmer Meetup Instructions

• Volunteer Kayak Escort Safety Instructions

Finish Line Volunteers please arrive at 5:00am or 5:30am (check role description below) at Fort Phoenix, Green St, Fairhaven, MA 02719.

• Finish Chute (Caller, Recorder and Clicker)

• Finish Line Parking and Shuttle

• Finish Line Parking Schematic

• Green Team

• Kayak Recovery

• Merchandise

• Swimmer Prize Tent

• Tent/Banner Team

• Timing Chip Collection