Find local open water swim buddies: Learn more about swimming with Coney Island Brighton Beach Open Water Swimmers (CIBBOWS) at Brighton Beach with a welcome message from a CIBBOWS member.
Planning where to stay for your Manhattan swim: Be aware that for the 2026 season boat loading and unloading for our events generally takes place in Lower Manhattan on the west side at Pier 25 in Hudson River Park (map | diagram). Generally all personnel load in the same location — swimmer, crew, paddler.
Preview the 20 Bridges course on a boat tour circling Manhattan Island: Circle Line (general sightseeing) or Classic Harbor Line (architecture focus)