The waters of New Bedford Harbor and Buzzards Bay are still chilly from winter, but the warmth of summer will soon be here! Save the date for the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s 21st annual Buzzards Bay Swim on Saturday, June 28.

The Buzzards Bay Swim is a 1.2-mile open water course across outer New Bedford Harbor, starting at The Edge Seafood & Lounge (formerly Davy’s Locker) in New Bedford’s South End and ending at Fort Phoenix State Reservation in Fairhaven. The swim draws participants of all ages and abilities, including families, swim teams, serious competitors and individuals seeking a new fitness challenge. Recreational swimmers can choose to swim with a kayak escort or swim aids such as fins and snorkels.

Now in its 21st year, the Buzzards Bay Swim is a signature outdoor event for the South Coast. Three hundred twenty-five swimmers are expected to participate in this year’s swim, hailing from communities across southeastern New England and as far away as Florida, California and Washington, D.C. At the finish line celebration, families and community members will enjoy food and festivities, including live music, an awards ceremony and free beach activities for children.

All funds raised from the Buzzards Bay Swim support the coalition’s work to restore clean water, conserve natural areas and engage the community in protecting our local waterways.

To register and learn more about the Buzzards Bay Swim, visit www.savebuzzardsbay.org/swim.