Beach-to-Beach Power Swim

St. John’s Beach-to-Beach Power Swim has been ranked in the top 20 on a reputable open water swimming website: Best 100 Open Water Swims in the World. This year’s event will be the largest ever, with 350 competitors. Hosted by Friends of the V.I. National Park, the event raises money for preservation, conservation and education programs in the National Park. The Beach-to-Beach Power Swim, scheduled for 8 a.m., Sunday, May 26, on St. John, contains four simultaneous events:
• Short course (solo) from Maho Beach to Cinnamon Beach (1 mile)
• Intermediate course (solo) from Maho Beach to Trunk Beach (2 ¼ miles)
• Long course (solo) from Maho Beach to Hawksnest Beach (3 ½ miles)
• Long course (three-person relay teams) from Maho Beach to Hawksnest Beach. The relay team transition points will be at Cinnamon Beach and Trunk Beach. Go to the website for more information; call Friends of the VINP to register.