Make waves in 2017 by being one of the first to register for the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s 24th annual Buzzards Bay Swim, taking place on Saturday, June 24 in New Bedford and Fairhaven. Swimmers can sign up at www.savebuzzardsbay.org/swim.

Swimmers of all ages, abilities and fitness levels complete a 1.2-mile open water course across outer New Bedford Harbor, passing by the iconic Butler Flats Lighthouse and the New Bedford Hurricane Barrier.

At the thrilling finish at Fort Phoenix State Reservation in Fairhaven, swimmers are welcomed with a beach party featuring a live steel drum band, pancakes cooked to order, gourmet coffee, free massages, local beer and awards and prizes including a locally made custom bronze finisher medal for each swimmer.

Swimmers help make a difference to protect clean water in Buzzards Bay. All funds raised from the Swim support the Coalition’s conservation, education and advocacy work in communities across the Buzzards Bay region, from Little Compton to Cuttyhunk.