A big thanks goes to the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club for generously letting the River Swim utilize their race buoys for last years event. We appreciate their help in making our course even better!

Once again this years event will feature digital timing from Setup Events. We are glad to be able to incorporate this feature  for the race and be able to quickly deliver race results.  

     The Beaufort River Swim is quickly becoming a Beaufort and Lowcountry tradition. The River Swim began as a way to promote the sport of swimming while the Local Water Festival was occurring. It quickly began to take shape as an event all of its own! The YMCA took charge of the event and hosted it to start 2008. While initially  the swim had two different lengths, we realized that having everyone swim the same distance and start together was much more clear and fun for the competitors. The event is now set as a 3 Mile Open water swim along the shoreline of Beaufort, highlighting the natural beauty of the area. The River Swim continues to grow in popularity as the years go by.  We hope to continue to grow and be able to raise money to serve more individuals in the community that want to learn to swim. Please come out and be a part of this great event and help us towards our goal!

    Proceeds from the Beaufort River Swim benefit the YMCA of Beaufort County's Learn to Swim Program. Last year we raised over $2,000 for the swimming programs. Individuals who wouldn't have had access or means to participate are able to through generous donations and support from individuals like you. In addition to support from the River Swim, our own scholarship program and outside grants such as the United Way and Rotary, helped raise and contribute over $28,000 to aquatics in 2011. Over 500 individuals were impacted through swim lessons and aquatic programing and education that we provided throughout the year. 
     Swimmers of all levels participate in the River Swim: triathletes, recreational lap swimmers and competitive age group swimmers. The Race starts at Port Royal Landing Marina, travels around the bend, passes the Hospital, and finishes at the Boat Ramp at the corner of the Downtown Marina, adjacent to Waterfront Park. 
     The YMCA is a not for profit organization promoting youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The organization is overseen by a  volunteer board of directors within the community.