Bay Ready Day

Learn from Great Chesapeake Bay Race Director and Veteran 4.4 Finishers

Description

Bay Ready Day is a chance for athletes planning to swim in 2025 or considering it for a future goal! Attendees will enjoy an open water practice swim from 9:30 - 11 AM and engage in discussion/presentation from 11:30 - 1 PM.

Great Chesapeake Bay Swim Race Director, Jason Chance, will be onsite to share latest news and updates and to answer participant questions.

Veteran finishers of the 4.4 Bay Swim will share their tried and true training tips, race day notes, and experienced suggestions for your benefit!

FUN FACT: 7,826 people have completed the Great Chesapeake Bay Swim between 1986 - 2023

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Join the fun on Sunday, May 4, 2025

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    Tips & Tricks

    Learn from the Race Director and veteran finishers of the 4.4 event

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    Practice Swim

    Enjoy 90 minutes of open water training in the South River with buoy lined courses and lifeguards

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    Build Confidence

    Experienced and novice Bay swimmers alike will get a boost of confidence from engaging in event specific topics

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    Have Fun

    Big Goals can be a nail biter. Let Bay Ready Day remind you that there is fun in the training journey

SCHEDULE & PRICING

Learn & Ask ?’s

Great Chesapeake Bay Swim Director, Jason Chance will be sharing details about this years’ events and answering questions from participants.

  1. To participate in the training swim in advance of presentation, check in at the clubhouse from 8:45 AM to 9:15 AM

  2. The swim course is open from 9:30 AM to 11 AM

  3. The Bay Ready Day presentation will include hospitality and run from 11:30 AM - 1 PM

Wetsuits & Swim Buoys

Swim/Visibility buoys are required, and wetsuits are optional. Swim buoys are available for purchase online and onsite, and wetsuits are available for rent.

Schedule & Pricing

  • Date: Sunday May 4

    Time: 11:30 - 1 PM

    Cost: $65* Includes Training Swim from 9:30-11

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Location

Check-in is @ Sylvan Shores Clubhouse at 100 Orchard Road, Riva MD 21140. The clubhouse provides bathroom access, but personal belongings should travel with participants to the beach or be secured in vehicles. Get Directions

Parking

Limited parking is available at the clubhouse and the overflow ballfield lot. Please refrain from parking on the street as the community does not allow it. If the clubhouse lot is full, park at 109 Meadow Road, Riva MD 21140. From the ballfield, walk back to the clubhouse for check-in. Carpooling is encouraged!

Weather Policy

Swim sessions will be canceled in cases of heavy rain or storms within 24 hours of scheduled swim. Registered participants will receive a cancellation email, and updates will post to the Crossing Currents Aquatics Facebook page. Please note that swims are non-refundable, but may be rescheduled during that year’s season.

For special assistance, please contact us. Your cooperation in minimizing community impact is greatly appreciated!

 

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

  • Bring a swimsuit, towel, brightly colored swim cap, and a safety buoy (available for purchase if you don’t have one).

  • Absolutely! Our program is designed for swimmers of all skill levels. Our safety measures and supportive environment make it accessible to all experience levels.

  • In the event of severe weather, you will be notified via email about cancellations or rescheduling. Programming disruptions will also post to CCA Facebook page.

  • Pre registration is appreciated and limited same day registration is available.

  • Yes! Look for our Monday Novice Only, Wednesday Small Group Coaching, and Friday Early Birds!

  • No problem. Reach out and we'd be happy to answer it!

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