Please note that advance registration is required by July 10th. We will be unable to accommodate walk-ups at check-in on July 25th.  We will close registration when we reach our limit of 225 swimmers or by July 10—whichever comes first.

Please also note our policy for kids under 18. We will ask that all minors sign a waiver; that all minors have a parent or guardian sign a waiver; that all swimmers aged 13 – 17 present a certification of ability signed by a coach or athletic director; and that all swimmers aged 10 – 12 present a certification of ability signed by a coach or athletic director AND come to the swim with an adult swimmer escort. (If two repeat swimmers wish to use a single escort, they may be allowed to do so at the discretion of the registrar.)

We cannot register any swimmers under the age of 10.

Download the swim waiver for minors here.
Download the general swim waiver here.

Swimmers and Kayakers, click on the "Register" button below to register.

The registration fee is $40 for adults, $25 for swimmers under 18.

We also ask that all swimmers raise a minimum of $100 in sponsorship fees.  Donations of at least $100 must be received by Friday July 10th, 2009 in order to hold a place for you in the swim. During registration, all swimmers will have the opportunity to set up their own donation page where sponsors can make their contributions.

Pledge checks made payable to River Pool At Beacon can also be mailed to:
River Pool at Beacon, PO Box 173, Beacon, NY 12508.

Thank You for your Support!

Have a question? Check our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Didn't find your answer on our FAQ page? Send an email to:

The Swim is a wonderful opportunity for experienced swimmers to swim about one mile (72 lengths of a standard 25 yard pool) across the Hudson River while raising funds to benefit the non-profit volunteer organization River Pool at Beacon.

We will start at The Newburgh waterfront and finish at the Beacon waterfront..

We will have a permit from the US Coast Guard to cross the river that day. The Coast Guard Auxiliary along with other boats and kayakers will be on hand to escort and help keep swimmers safe.

Swimmers are urged to bring kayaker escorts if possible. Kayakers volunteering to escort during the swim, please register in advance online by clicking on the 'Register' button. Kayakers are requested to attend a one hour safety class at the Beacon Institute (199 Main St. Beacon). The date is scheduled for Wednesday, July 22nd at 7pm Check-in for kayakers will be at the Beacon waterfront across from the Beacon train station on Saturday, July 25 from 7:45am - 8:45am, followed by the crossing over to Newburgh and an in-water safety demonstration. Swimmers will cross the river from 10:30am until about 12:00pm.

Party afterwards at the Beacon Waterfront!

All swimmers and kayakers should regularly check the swim status on the web site, www.riverpool.org for updates, especially the day before the swim.

Rain Date: Sunday, July 26

All swimmers:

Register here .
* Practice and train for the swim now!
* The water temperature is expected to be between 75 and 80 degrees, so it should be a pleasant crossing.
* We will swim from the shores of Newburgh off the docks of Torches restaurant. We will provide food and water on the Beacon side.
* If you are coming from NYC there is a Hudson line train leaving Grand Central Station arriving at 8:05am in Beacon.
* If you have friends and family dropping you off--they can watch the splash in and then drive across the bridge to Beacon to watch you come out of the water.
* Don't forget to bring a towel!
* Pledge money can be sent in any of three ways:
          1. On Line – When you register on our website a donation page
will be set up in your name.  Sponsors can go to your page at any time
to make a donation using a credit card.
          2. Checks made out to River Pool at Beacon and indicating the sponsored swimmer's name can be mailed to
River Pool at Beacon, PO Box 173, Beacon, NY 12508
          3. Bring sponsor contributions to Check-in on July 25th (although we do require that the minimum $100 be received by July 10).
   

The River Pool is at a very exciting stage – We are a 501c3 tax exempt organization, have federal and state permits in place, and the prototype floating pool has been constructed and will be open to the public again this summer. Our collected dollars are making a difference. Thanks for your dedication!

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