This family event promotes environmental stewardship and equal access to water for students and veterans. This is the sixth year for the Swim & Paddle South River Benefit, organized by Crossing Currents Aquatics. Scheduled for October 1, the event offers a 5-mile continuous loop for swimmers and paddlers and a shorter 1/2-mile loop to enjoy the South River bounties.
Recipients of the fundraising event are Arundel River Federation which focuses on protecting and promoting healthy water on the South, Rhode, and West Rivers in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, and the LiveWater Foundation, whose members “Paddle with a Purpose” for environmental stewardship and equitable access to water activity for youth and veterans.
“This is a fun event for the whole family,” encourages Traci McNeil, Head Coach of Crossing Currents Aquatics and a Certified Watershed Steward. “These five tributaries to the Chesapeake Bay are an invaluable resource for outdoor recreation enthusiasts.”
“The Arundel Rivers Federation tracks our rivers’ health and ensures enforcement of existing protection measures for Southern Anne Arundel County,” she explains. “Our Swim & Paddle event brings the outdoor recreation community together to promote the vital work of the Federation.”
The LiveWater Foundation actively seeks to “paddle with a purpose” for environmental stewardship and equitable access to water activity for youth and veterans.”
This year’s Swim and Paddle check-ins and safety briefings are staggered and begin at 7:15 AM for the 5-mile entrants. Half-mile check-ins begin at 7:45 AM. A complete Swim & Paddle South River Overview can be found on the website: crossingcurrentsaquatics.com.
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“Our mission is to both platform the awesomeness of outdoor recreation on our Rivers and to support the efforts of the LiveWater Foundation and the Arundel Rivers Federation! We are a gathering of novice swimmers and accomplished marathon distance swimmers & paddlers enjoying and celebrating all that our region affords us! Whether you want an endurance adventure of 5 MILES or a shorter 1/2 MILE LOOP to enjoy the South River bounties, this event has it!”
“No speed pressures or equipment restrictions. Simply invigorating open water adventure with the friends you’ve got or the ones you’ll make! October is a perfect time of year to enjoy swimming & paddling the South River! The cool water temps (Mid – 70s) and picturesque scenic shorelines collaborate for unforgettable memories! Our untimed events are executed with participant safety and enjoyment as top priorities. We work with community partners to bring experiences that connect you to the sports we love and to outdoor recreation in meaningful ways!”
