21st Annual Newburgh to Beacon Swim with Kayak Support!

Looking for experienced sea kayakers that know how to rescue swimmers, can self/assist & rescue other kayakers. This support for the Newburgh to Beacon Swim benefits the River Pool at Beacon. The 1 mile swim has over 100 swimmers and they need experienced kayak support. This is a way to give back for our use of the beautiful Hudson river. Liquid Skies is not running this event just supporting the swimmers. I will be unable to attend but Jim D has offered to organize our group to cross the Hudson. Please check in with him when you arrive.

Kayak escorts are required to attend a 1- hour mandatory safety class on July 23rd @ 7:00 pm, location in person 1 Arquilla Dr, Beacon, NY. There will also be a zoom mtg at the same time if you attend remotely. After you have registered with Beacon, they will send you a link to the zoom.

Swim is Sat, July 26 and the rain date is Sunday, July 27, 2025.

SCHEDULE:
7:30 - 8:30 am - Kayakers register
8:45 - 9:00 am - Kayakers cross over to Newburgh
10:00 am swimmers start to cross to Beacon
11:45 am kayaks out
12:30 pm Group photo

Long Dock Park, 23 Long Dock Rd, Beacon, NY, no fee for kayakers.

We can have our lunch in Beacon on the benches after unloading our boats back to the cars. Please join us.

Must have all your own equipment and attend a safety meeting. The flotilla of kayak paddlers needs to be on hand to monitor, guide, and respond to any and all swimmers. If you have sufficient paddling skills to take part in this exciting event, please consider volunteering. Each person must sign up individually, no guests.

If you have any questions about your skills, type of kayak etc please call me to discuss. Linda (845) 548-2198. We can have a rescue swimmer practice session before this event if there is interest. Please sea kayaks only 14' or longer, bring lunch, drinks, snacks, sunscreen etc anything you need to be out on the water. PFD's must be worn, no pets.

Please note that there is limited parking, get there early to unload your boat & gear and/or bring wheels and grab a parking spot 1st. We will meet at the dock. Thanks for joining and helping out on the river.