Race Info
Race Info
Swim to Cinnamon Bay, swim to Trunk Bay, or go all the way to Hawksnest Bay. On Sunday, May 26th, 2013 Friends of Virgin Islands National Park will host the 10th Annual Beach-to-Beach Power Swim on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The race consists of three courses:
- Short Course from Maho Bay to Cinnamon Bay, about 1 mile
- Intermediate Course from Maho Bay to Trunk Bay, about 2¼ miles
- Long Course from Maho to Hawksnest, about 3½ miles. Swimmers can compete in the long course as an individual or as part of a 3-person team.
Swimmers may also compete assisted by snorkel and/or fins in an "assisted swimmer" category
An interactive course map can be found here.
Registration Fees
| Advance: | General: | Late (If registrations available): | |
| February 1st through May 3, 2013 | May 4 – 24, 2013 |
May 25th (at Pre-race meeting only) |
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| Youth (17 & under) | $25 | $25 | $50 |
| Adult (18 & over) | $40 | $50 | $75 |
This non-refundable fee is a donation to Friends of Virgin Islands National Park, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and may be tax deductible.
PLEASE NOTE:
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REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 300 SWIMMERS
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NO REGISTRATION ON THE DAY OF EVENT!
To register
On-line direct using PayPal (February 1 through 9:30pm on May 24, 2013 only) - ONLINE
By phone - (340) 779-4940
In person at:
The Friends of the Park Store - Mongoose Junction, Cruz Bay
Connections - Cruz Bay and Coral Bay, St. John
Caribbean Surf Co. - Havensight and Red Hook, St. Thomas
SCUBA – Christiansted, St. Croix
SPECIAL NOTE: Maho Bay Camps has been a valued partner since the inception of the Beach to Beach Power Swim. Unfortunately they will close on May 15th and will not be available for swimmers' accommodation or for the pre-race meeting. However, Cinnamon Bay Campground, while not offering special rates, may be the most affordable accommodation option. It is located the closest to the start of the race and will be the venue for the pre-race meeting.
Discounts at St. John hotels for race participants and their companions are offered by:
- Gallows Point Resort (www.gallowspointresort.com, Phone 340-776-6434)
- Inn at Tamarind Court (www.innattamaraindcourt.com, Phone 340-776-6378)
- Caribbean Villas & Resorts (www.caribbeanvillas.com, Phone 800-338-0987)
- The Westin St. John (www.westin.com/westin-st.john, Phone 340-693-8000)
- Grande Bay Resort (www.grandebayresort.com, Phone 866-983-2544)
- Caneel Bay Resort (rosewoodhotels.com/en/caneelbay, Phone 340-776-8111)
Please ask for Power Swim rates; except for the Westin request the PWRSWIM rate, and for Caneel request the Escape rate
Pre-race meeting
At the T'ree Lizards Restaurant at Cinnamon Bay Campground, Saturday, May 25th. All swimmers are strongly urged to attend this full briefing.
3:30 pm: Registration and pre-check in (complete paperwork and distribution of event t-shirts and goodie bags)
4:30 pm: Detailed briefing on the course and the event. This lasts about 45 minutes
Race for a Reason
Returning this year is Race for a Reason, which gives participating swimmers an opportunity to further support the mission of the Friends of Virgin Islands National Park. Donations made to the Friends of VINP during the Race for a Reason Fundraising Challenge will be used to support the “Learn to Swim” program in Virgin Islands National Park along with other projects and programs. All participants raising $250 or more for Friends receive a Limited Edition 2013 Beach-to-Beach Power Swim hat and the top 3 fundraisers receive special gifts following the race at the Beach Party/Awards Celebration at Oppenheimer Beach.
Race for a Reason is going online for 2013! Participants may use the traditional pledge sheets below, or create their own fundraising page online. Link to our fundraising homepage here, and get started creating a personalized page! All donations made through these online pages are tax-deductible and benefit Friends of VI National Park.
