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Maggie Fischer Memorial Cross Bay Swim

location_city Brightwaters

location_on New York

flag United States

calendar_today 31 Jul, 2026

pool Water sports

language Official Website

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About the Event

The Cross Bay Swim is a challenging open water swim of 5.5 miles across Great South Bay from the Fire Island Lighthouse to Gilbert Park, Brightwaters. This event was first held in 1927, marking 95+ years of tradition and friendly competition. There is a strict limit on the number of swimmers accepted.

We fund the Hospice Care Network Children and Family Bereavement program, and a scholarship at St. Anthony's High School through your charitable fundraising for the event. Each swimmer must raise a minimum of $500. Thank you!

 

Races Offered

Maggie Fischer Memorial Cross Bay Swim

Jul 31, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5.5 Miles

terrain

Type — Swimming

timer

07:00

Maggie Fischer Memorial Cross Bay Swim (Kayaker Registration and Waiver)

Jul 31, 2026

straighten

Distance — 5.5 Miles

terrain

Type — Swimming

timer

07:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Brightwaters.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 21.1° / 27.9°
wb_sunny 22.3° / 29.5°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 11.6 /
water_drop 78.0%

About Brightwaters

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Brightwaters is an incorporated village located within the southwestern part of the Town of Islip in Suffolk County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 3,181 at the time of the 2020 census.

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