Bring on the Bay Open Water Swim

Hey BOTB friends, if you’re looking for another fantastic cause to support look no further. Alvin and Tim are embarking on a 100km swim challenge starting on Aug 15 (weather permitting) to raise funds for the Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation and Sainte-Justine’s hospital. For this fundraiser, they will swim a combined 100 km open water, doing laps in Meech Lake, about 16km/day each.

If you have the means and feel inclined, you can support them at https://secure.fondationduchildren.com/site/TR/DIY/DIY?px=1143370&pg=personal&fr_id=1142

You can also follow them and their progress on Instagram .100kmswim https://www.instagram.com/p/C95GVcZRhTR/?igsh=b2Rob2ZneGk1ZWRv

Hello 👋 from your favourite open water swim event! Can you believe it’s already been 3 weeks?! We’re working hard behind the scenes on 2025 already. Stay tuned for updates by early September!

In the meantime check out the great ongoing work by our friends at Easter Seals Ontario 😃

A few pictures from todays swim! Congratulations to all the swimmers and a huge thank you to the hundreds of volunteers that make this swim possible!

THANK YOU!!

Today’s event was a smashing success and we could do it without all our swimmers, angels, volunteers and organizers!

Congrats to all that participated and medalled. Hope to see you again in 2025!

IT’S RACE DAY!!

Weather is looking great and we’re ready to rock and roll!

Please remember to give yourself enough time to park and get to the event start to pick up your chip and find your wave.

3K starts at 8:00AM sharp at Nepean Sailing Club

1.5K starts at 8:45AM sharp at Britannia Bay

Swim safe and have fun!!

IT’S RACE KIT PICK UP DAY! YAHOO!

Pick up your kit today (Friday, July 12th) between 4 and 7pm at the Nepean Sailing Club, 3259 Carling Avenue, at Dick Bell Park. And if you’ve been holding off registering, there’s still a few spots left so this is your last chance!

Check out the 3K start line, say hello to the awesome volunteers, and grab some swag. T-shirts ($25) and towels ($20) will be on sale!

Race Day Logistics: check your emails or follow the link to your event below!

3K: https://bringonthebay.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/botb-2024-3k-swimmer-information-website.pdf

1.5K: https://bringonthebay.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/botb-2024-1.5k-swimmer-information-for-website.pdf

LOGISTICS for kit pick up and race day!

By now, all 1.5K and 3K participants should have received an email with important info. If not, links are below to view the full info online.

Weather & Water Quality: yes it’s raining now, but the weather for Friday and Saturday looks great! Water quality is typically poorer within 24 hours of a rainfall (meaning Sat. will likely be ok) but please note that we do not cancel the swim due to water quality issues alone. Therefore, every swimmer must make their own decision, based on personal health. Thanks!

Race kit-pick up: Friday, July 12th, 4-7pm at the Nepean Sailing Club, 3259 Carling Avenue, at Dick Bell Park.

Race Day Logistics: check your emails or follow the link to your event below!

3K: https://bringonthebay.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/botb-2024-3k-swimmer-information-website.pdf

1.5K: https://bringonthebay.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/botb-2024-1.5k-swimmer-information-for-website.pdf

ONLY 90 SPOTS LEFT, so if you want to swim BOTB and haven’t registered yet, you’d better get on it!!

- Last minute registration closes at midnight on July 10 ($75)

- If there are still spots left, you may be able to register at Race Kit Pick-up on July 12 ($85) but don’t count on it 😉

To register and for more info - https://bringonthebay.com/register/

Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday July 13th 2024!

Registration Registration is now open for Bring On The Bay 2024! Both 1.5K and 3K swims are offered. Register Now Early Bird Until May 31st 1.5K and 3K routes $65 Regular June 1st-30th 1.5K and 3K routes $70 La…

The Cathy Brooks Swim Angel Program is such an amazing program for swimmers!

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS - we need you! Bring On The Bay is the largest open water swim in Eastern Canada, but it is only possible to pull off with the support from our incredible volunteers.

We are looking for more people to join the safety flotilla - either with a SUP or kayak - for the event on July 13, 2024.

If you are interested and able to help please email [email protected] or contact Mark Wallace at 613-612-8706.

Did you know - volunteers also earn points for their team as part of the BOTB Team Challenge? Yet another reason to help out!

And a big thank you to all those that have already signed up to volunteer!!

Have you registered for Bring on the Bay 2024 yet? This year the event might sell out! Register sooner than later to secure your spot and get the best price.

Regular - June 1-30 $70
Last Minute - July 1-10 (midnight) $75
At Race Kit Pick-up - July 12 $85

To register and for more info - https://bringonthebay.com/register/

Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday July 13th 2024!

PARTICIPANTS - please validate your registration info! Follow this link and check:

• is your name correct?
• are you registered for the correct distance?
• are you in the correct age category, for your age on race day? If you have a “No DOB” and
would like to be categorized in an age group, please send us your birthday, and
• is your club affiliation correct?

If your entry needs to be modified, please contact: [email protected]. You do not need to contact us if no change is required. Thank you!
https://bringonthebay.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/botb-data-confirmation-june-18-2024.pdf

bringonthebay.com

BOTB TEAM CHALLENGE: There’s strength (and awards) in numbers!

Enter the Team Challenge and earn points for participation, performance and volunteering. The top three teams with the most points earn a plaque!

All you have to do is register and include your club or team name on your entry form.

- Your team will be awarded one point for each swimmer registered in the 1.5K or 3K.

- Additional points will be awarded to each team for Age Group placings in the 3K swim:
1st: 3 points
2nd: 2 points
3rd: 1 point

- Volunteers on your team also earn 1 point. Volunteers are critical to the success of our swim and we could not do this without them.

So get registered and get competitive! 💪 🏊‍♀️ 🏊‍♂️ 🏆

Did you know? ANYONE can participate in Bring on the Bay.

If you want to swim the 1.5k or 3k distance, but have never swum in open water and are apprehensive, consider swimming with a Swim Angel. Our angels are experienced and safety-trained open water swimmers with the skills required to help you navigate safely to the finish line.

Reluctant to swim in crowds? No worries. Swim with an angel and you will enter the water in the last wave, well behind the crowds.

Worried that you might get overwhelmed and have a panic attack? Relax. Your angel will talk you through it. This is the ninth year of the Cathy Brooks Swim Angel Program. We've helped many swimmers who never thought they could complete a swim like this get to the finish line.

For more information send us an e-mail at [email protected] or read more about it at https://bringonthebay.com/the-event/swim-angels/

Early-bird registration ends at midnight May 31st. Registration numbers are at an all time high! Register now for savings and before the race possibly sells out! See you all on Saturday, July 13th!

Hello Bring on the Bay Swimmers!
Registration is Now Open!

Registration is now open for the 17th Annual Bushtukah Bring On The Bay Open Water Swim, across beautiful Britannia Bay. Swimmers of all ages and abilities, wetsuit or non-wetsuit are invited to join.

This year’s date is Saturday, July 13, 2024, with a 3 km swim and 1.5 km protected open water swim course, excellent facilities, snacks, prizes, and awards. We offer swimmers the opportunity to compete, train or swim for fun!

The 1.5 km swim will depart from the 'Surfer's' Beach at Britannia Park, while the Classic 3 km will start at the Nepean Sailing Club, as always. All swimmers will finish at the Britannia Yacht Club, receive their finisher's medals when they come out of the water, and will be welcomed to a refueling station featuring snacks and refreshments.

Registration is available at bringonthebay.com. Race kit pick-up for all swimmers will be held at the Nepean Sailing Club on Friday, July 12, 2024, from 4 – 7pm

The Cathy Brooks Swim Angel program is here for you if you need it. It has been established to accommodate swimmers who would like to swim but, for reasons ranging from disabilities, to medical conditions, to even fear of swimming alone, would not otherwise be able to participate. Request an angel, and you will have a personal cheerleader with you for the duration of the race!

Registration fees are the same for both the 3 km and 1.5 km events. You may change your event after registration, subject to availability. Register early to avoid disappointment, as more participants are expected this year and limited space is available.

Early Bird - Before May 31: $65
Regular - June 1 to June 31: $70
Last Minute - July 1 to July 10: $75
Day Before - July 12 at Race Pickup: $85

REGISTER TODAY

Visit www.bringonthebay.com for details and to register.

All proceeds go to Easter Seals Ontario, a registered charity dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth with physical disabilities. There will be plenty of incentives for you to fundraise this year with awesome prizes to win from our main sponsor, Bushtukah, and more! We ask that each swimmer set a goal of raising a minimum of $40; let’s see how many kids we can send to Easter Seals' accessible summer camps! There will be online fundraising pages available to participants. Please don’t hesitate to reach out for fundraising tips and guidance on how to set up your personal online fundraising page.

For race inquiries, please email: [email protected].

Bring On The Bay Ottawa 3K & 1.5K Open Water Swim

On September 26, Counselor, Theresa Kavanagh held a volunteer appreciation evening at the Ron Kolbus Centre where she celebrated volunteer
achievements.
Richard Pessah, Judy Piel, from Bushtukah, Tony Wright, and Park Davis accepted an award on behalf of all of the volunteers associated with the Bring on the Bay Charity Swim for Easter Seals. Tony & Richard were both absent, travelling. Theresa Kavanagh noted that almost 200 volunteers from the club & the community worked to provide a
safe, fun experience for almost 600 swimmers last year, her included!. In all, your volunteer contributions to the Swim & the Club have raised almost $750,000 since its inception in 2007 when 12 swimmers and one boat started the event. Best of all, it was fun to do!
Kudos to all who took part

If you lost anything on BOTB swim day, please email us! We have some items in Lost and Found.

The results from the swim can be found on Sportstats. Final results will be posted on our website once any final changes have been done

Sportstats | Results

Swimmers dive in for Bring on the Bay swims for Easter Seal

Dozens of swimmers dive in for Bring on the Bay swims for Easter Seals Bay Swim for Easter seals

Awards

finish photos part 3

finish photos part 2

Finish photos part 1

3k swim start wave 5

3k swim start wave 4

3k swim start wave 3

3k start wave 2