Three Upcoming River Swims
By Adam Voiland
Posted 7/10/07
Interested in trying a river swim yourself? Here are a few events scheduled on the Charles, Hudson, and East Rivers, all rivers with improved water quality since passage of the Clean Water Act in 1972.
Charles River Swim
Boston, Mass.
July 21
Approximately 1 mile
http://www.charlesriverswimmingclub.org/
The Great Newburgh to Beacon Hudson River Swim
Newburgh, N.Y. August 5
Approximately 1 mile
http://www.riverpool.org/swim_2007.html
Brooklyn Bridge Swim
New York City
September 8
Approximately 0.6 mile
http://www.nycswim.org/