2026 Buzzards Swim Resources

Instructions, templates and best practices for sending out emails to potential donors and supporters.

We love when you refer other Swimmers to this great community event!

As a thank you, we have a Coalition-branded, breathable tote bag for the first 40 swimmers who refer a friend. These are great for the beach or pool, especially for your training and day-of carrying needs. It has a pocket for your phone or other valuables.

If you refer someone to the Swim, just make sure they put your name down in the "How did you hear about us?" box. And the tote is yours to pick up at our locations at any time (or on the Swim day)!

May 30, 2026 - 10-11:30am | Onset Bay Center
June 6, 2026 - 10-11:30am | Fort Phoenix

This free clinic will begin with an orientation and Q&A. This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered while meeting other swimmers and event staff.
Following this, long-term swimmer and participant Mel Dyer will lead registered swimmers through a guided swim practice, offering valuable tips and strategies for sighting in open water and swimming near kayakers.
You can use this time to test your personal gear, such as wetsuits and goggles (wetsuits are recommended), in an open water setting.
This clinic is suitable for swimmers at beginner and intermediate levels.

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In this YouTube video, we walk you through how to customize your personal fundraising page.

Learn how to edit your fundraising goal in less than a minute!

This quick tutorial was created for our Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride in October, but the same system and steps apply to the Swim too.

As an incentive, our SWIM to SAVE beach towels go to Swimmers who raise $1,000 or more. They are a cheerful yellow color this year -- we love them!! A great memento to remember this event, it's yours if you raise $1,000 for clean water. 

Special recognition for those who raise $2k as a nod to the $2k that was raised in 1994, the first year of the Swim!

Every year, we offer free clinics that begin with an orientation and Q&A followed by guided swim practice.

A list of 10 ideas for raising $1,000 in 10 days.

Connect with other swimmers and stay in the know on upcoming events and open water swims by joining our Buzzards Bay Swimmers Facebook group!

The South Coast YMCAs are supporting the Buzzards Bay Swim by offering those who have signed up discounted memberships leading up to the Swim. Sign up now and enjoy pool access and multi-week training sessions.

Adults can join for 3 months for just $150: young adults can join for $105 for 3 months; Teens can join for 3 months for just $60. Want to join for 6 months? You can just double those amounts.

Visit your local SouthCoast Y and mention that you're a Buzzards Bay Swimmer to receive this special discounted rate.

We have a WhatsApp group for first time participants or anyone who’d like a little more support. This group is moderated by a first time Swim participant in 2025.

Interested in joining? Just email us and we’ll get you in the group! events@savebuzzardsbay.org.

These recorded webinars from 2025 are packed with expert advice, tips, and insights that will set you up for a successful swim experience.

Check out the recordings of past webinars or sign up for the upcoming sessions.