To raise funds to protect clean water and preserve the watershed, 199 swimmers swam 1.2 miles from New Bedford to Fairhaven on June 20.
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Once a year, the New Bedford Harbor shipping channel closes so that hundreds of swimmers can cross the harbor in this one-of-a-kind scenic point-to-point open water swim. Registration has opened for the 33rd annual Buzzards Bay Swim, which will take place on Saturday, June 20, beginning at Cisco Brewers Kitchen and Bar in New Bedford, go across New Bedford Harbor, and finish at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven.
A national program that recognizes land conservation organizations has renewed the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s accreditation.
As we gear-up for our 18th annual Buzzards Bay Coalition Watershed RIDE on October 6th, we asked 16-year veteran rider and former BBC Board member Drew Dimmick for his thoughts on the ride and what it means to him.
We sat down with father son duo John and Justin Nyweide as they prepare for the 2024 SWIM.