Maryland Freedom Swim
Let’s go for a swim! Who hasn’t driven over the Frederick C Malkus Jr bridge (Choptank River Bridge) on Route 50 and wondered what it would be like to swim from one side to the other? Well if you are one of THOSE folks, the Maryland Freedom Swim is a race for you.
On Saturday, May 30, 2019, swim between the bridges from the Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park on the Talbot County side to the Sailwinds Park beach access point (near the Dorchester Visitor Center) on the Dorchester County side. This 1.7-mile trip across the Choptank River will be supported by paddle craft, motor craft and the US Coast Guard.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!
Make no mistakes about it, this is not for the inexperienced swimmer. This straight course may sound simple but the Choptank River is a flowing body of water and swimmers will be navigating around/through two bridges. Participants must show proof of open water swimming experience (triathlon, open water swim events, etc) or that you have successfully completed a ONE MILE POOL SWIM in ONE HOUR.
This is a great tune-up race for the Bay Swim, the Ocean Games, and especially the Eagleman 70.3 Ironman Maryland triathlon.
Water temperature is expected to be in the upper 60s to mid-70s, Fahrenheit. Swimmers will be required to wear a wetsuit.
Get details and registration information. http://www.marylandfreedomswim.com/
Maryland Freedom Swim
Date and Time
Saturday May 30, 2020
Location
Choptank River
Contact Information
410-228-1000
Printed courtesy of www.dorchesterchamber.org/ – Contact the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce for more information.
306 High Street, Cambridge, MD 21613 – (410) 228-3575 – info@dorchesterchamber.org