Thank you to all our hosts, guests, participants, sponsors and volunteers for supporting the Bring on the Bay Swim. Information on the 2018 event will be made available in the near future so be sure to check back here for updates. We look forward to seeing you there!
For photos from the 2017 event please visit our Flick album.
Below are some testimonials from this year’s participants:
Just wanted to say thanks to you and all the volunteers for making this such an enjoyable event. It was inspiring to watch the first, fast, swimmers go by. I was impressed by how smoothly, at least from the swimmers’ point of view, everything went for the 1500 m swim today considering it’s the first, hopefully not the last, time you’ve done it. Congratulations on another successful Bring on the Bay!
Penny Estabrooks
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Thank you so much for organizing this swim event again! Everything was so smooth and I felt safe all the time during the swim. Because of the strong flow to the downstream, I had PB by 5 min this year! My result was 1:03.42. I will definitely do it again!
Anonymous
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First plz accept my thanks for hosting such a well organized swim…
Gi Wu
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Participated for the first time this year, thanks to the help of the swim angels program, and my angel Laura. It was my first open water (or any) swim event, and the organizers did a great job making sure all us newbs and nervous folk were well taken care of. Very safe and well laid out course and plan. Had a blast and will definitely be doing it again next year.
Wish more local swims offered similar swim buddy/ swim angel programs.
Angela Marie St. Aubin
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It was my first open water race. I was so nervous at the bag pick-up that my guts were in knots, but the volunteers at the desks helped me a lot.
I enjoyed the swim, and received lots of encouragement from the boaters and sailors and SUPers! Thank you for the experience! I will do it again next year!
Patricia Beckett
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This is the longest open water swim I’ve ever done……I’m slow but, fortunately, quite buoyant. It was scary, hard & fun…..I’ll be back next year!
Brian Sharpe
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Very well organized and always tons of fun.
Shawn LeCompte
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Very well supported and a lot of fun. I will participate again next year.
Brenna Roux
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I’m looking forward to my 2nd BOTB swim, raising more funds and beating my personal time from last year.
Andrea Bartels
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My first BOTB experience. Fun n challenging. Kudos to the organizing committee and volunteers. Namasté
France Girard
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Best organized swimming event I have ever participated in.
Patricia Filteau
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It was my first experience as a swimmer. I love my challenge. The organization was super friendly and everything was great. I’ve done several races in my life and this one has exceeded my expectations. I hope to re-enroll next year!!
Katrie Desjardins
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Really fun experience! Perfect organization and people involved! Bravo!!! RV for next year!!
Veronique Bernard
Saturday, July 15, 2017. This year will mark the exciting 11th anniversary of the Bushtukah Bring on the Bay Swim as part of the Easter Seals Regatta Weekend at the Nepean Sailing Club & Britannia Yacht Club in our nation’s capital.
Donate to a Swimmer.
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(Returning swimmers can also Login to begin registration.)
What
3 km open water swims across beautiful Britannia Bay welcoming swimmers of all ages and abilities.
When
Saturday, July 15, 2017
3 km Route Start: 8:00 a.m.
Where
The swim is a point-to-point open water swim that consists of two route options. The 1.5 km route begins at Britannia Beach, 2805 Carling Ave.,and the 3 km route begins at the Nepean Sailing Club (3259 Carling Avenue, at Dick Bell Park). Both routes finish at the Britannia Yacht Club, 2777 Cassels St.
Upon completion of the swim, transportation back to Britannia Beach and to the Nepean Sailing Club is provided for all swimmers, if required.
Spectator transportation is provided by complimentary shuttle service to and from the Swim Starts and Swim Finish.
Registration Fees
| Before May 31 | $50 |
| June 1 – June 30 | $55 |
| July 1 – July 12 | $60 |
| July 14 | $65 (late registration subject to availability at the Nepean Sailing Club) |
Don’t forget to join-in on the BOTB Team Challenge, or give some thought about the Swim Angel program.
Entry fee includes our BOTB Swim bag, a race-day swim cap, finisher’s medal and a lite post-swim snack.
The Cause
Once you sign up, don’t forget to use your online fundraising profile (that is created when you register) to ask your family, friends, and colleagues for donations in support of your 3.0 km open-water Bring on the Bay challenge! Not only will your online donors instantly receive their tax receipts to their inbox, but your online donations will go directly towards your individual participation in this great event, giving you some great chances to win some amazing incentive prizes, entries into early-bird draws, and day-of fundraising prizes… not to mention all funds will support kids with physical disabilities!
Fundraising Levels & Rewards
| $250 | Bring on the Bay sport towel |
| $500 | Bring on the Bay sport towel Complimentary 2018 Race Entry |
| $1,000 | Bring on the Bay sport towel Complimentary 2018 Race Entry $100 gift certificate to Bushtukah |
Stay tuned for updates on Early-Bird Fundraising Draws and prizes for the Top Fundraisers!
Note: Offline fundraising is also available. Please download the pledge form at bringonthebay.com or contact Jennie Wilson at 613.226.3051 ext. 222 or jenwilson@easterseals.org for more information.
Bring on the Bay Event Schedule
| Friday, July 14 | |
| 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Race kit pick-up and late registration at the Nepean Sailing club. |
| Saturday, July 15 | |
| 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. | Final race kit pick-up at the Nepean Sailing Club. |
| 7:30 a.m. – 7:55 a.m. | 3 km Electronic chip pick-up at Nepean Sailing Club. |
| 8:00 a.m. | 3 km Swim begins at 8:00 a.m. sharp. |
| 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Breakfast available for swimmers at Britannia Yacht Club. |
| 10:15 a.m. | Closing ceremonies and awards at Britannia Yacht Club. |
| 10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. | Transportation back to Nepean Sailing Club available. |
Thank you to our sponsors
