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 90+ years of tradition and friendly competition. There is a strict limit on the number of swimmers accepted.
THIS FORM IS FOR SUPPORT KAYAKER REGISTRATION: Only kayakers who are going to accompany a swimmer, or sweep kayakers working with Dave Faverio are to register here.
Jul 31, 2026
Distance — 5.5 Miles
Type — Water sports
07:00
$0.00
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Learn more about the host city, Brightwaters.
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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