Cancelled
For the 2024 season, due to circumstances beyond our control. the Summerside Open Water Swim will not be taking place.
We will be returning in 2025, and we thank you for your understanding.
Check out Canaqua Sports other events by going to our website
www.canaquasports.com
Summerside
Open Water Swim
July 14, 2024
Canaqua Sports is proud to present the Summerside Open Water Swim 2024 Edition, once again being held at the Silver Fox Yacht Club along the Summerside waterfront.
Summerside Open Water Swim
Distances are 2K or 5K
Register now and book your spot!
Please note that for the 2024 season, we will not be running the Summerside SwimRun Challenge. Come and join us for the Cavendish SwimRun Challenge being held on August 4, 2024
Canaqua Sports is pleased to announce our Strategic Partnership with Swim, Drink, Fish Canada.
Swim Drink Fish Canada is a national charity focused on celebrating, restoring, and protecting all water bodies. Swim Drink Fish is making a local impact on waters across the county and beyond through its affiliate monitoring network, water literacy programs, investigative projects, and restoration projects. By signing up to support Swim Drink Fish in its fundraising efforts, you will be a part of a movement of people stepping up to ensure swimmable, drinkable, fishable water for all. For more details visit www.swimdrinkfish.ca or reach out to fundraising@swimdrinkfish.ca
As a company, we support clean safe access to water, and our main goal is to bring more people into the water through our events. We support Swim, Drink, Fish and look forward to working with them now and in the future
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Summerside Open Water Swim 2K Closed
Online registration closed-
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$65.00Oct 5 – Jan 29
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$80.00Jan 30 – May 15
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$90.00May 16 – Mar 11
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Summerside Open Water Swim - 5K Closed
Online registration closed-
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$65.00Oct 5 – Jan 29
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$80.00Jan 30 – May 15
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$90.00May 16 – Mar 11
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The Course
The Summerside Open Water Swim and SwimRun Challenge take place at the Silver Fox Yacht Club in Summerside PEI.
The open water swim runs from the shore and either to or around Holman Island depending on the swimmers distance of choice, while the SwimRun Started at the park and runs across the harbour and back. See maps for more details.
Open Water Swim Course
Come and join us for a great day of swimming in this beautiful setting.
Race Info
Location: Silver Fox Yacht Club 110 Water St, Summerside, PE C1N 5Y8
Facilities & Food:
- Washrooms will be available
- Food will be provided
Race Details:
- Swim caps will be provided for each swimmer and MUST BE WORN for identification purposes during the race
- A number will be inked on upper back/shoulder of each participant
- Water temperature at this time of year ranges between 68 – 72 degrees Fahrenheit
- There will not be a "rain date" and a delay (or cancellation) would only occur in the event of lightning
Sumarpo Wetsuits - Official Sponsor of Canaqua Sports
Canaqua Sports is happy to announce Sumarpo Wetsuits as the sponsor of Canaqua Sports and our Open-Water Swim and SwimRun events.
Sumarpo carries a complete line of 100% eco-friendly wetsuits for both Open Water Swimming and SwimRun along with a full line-up of items designed to help you in your training and competition.
FOCUSING ON ECO-FRIENDLY VALUES ALL THE TIME. WE'RE COMMITTED TO RESEARCHING AND DEVELOPING ECO-MATERIALS AND ECO-PRODUCTS, AND HAVE JOINED THE ‘1% FOR THE PLANET’
Check out Sumarpo's entire line-up by clicking on the link. You will be glad you did.
https://www.sumarpo.com/?sca_ref=5230816.OJL5jABc55
When ordering use Promo Code CANAQUA24
Event schedule
- Sun, July 14, 2024 6:30 a.m. - Onsite Registration and check-in - Open Water Swim
- Sun, July 14, 2024 7:10 a.m. - Mandatory Race Briefing
- Sun, July 14, 2024 7:30 a.m. - Summerside Open Water Swim Start Time
- Mon, July 15, 2024 6:00 a.m. - Onsite Registration and Check in - SwimRun
- Mon, July 15, 2024 6:40 a.m. - Mandatory Race Briefing
- Mon, July 15, 2024 7:00 a.m. - Mudskipper SwimRun Start Time
Contact information
- Event contact
- Meghan Colvin-Daley
- Phone
- 902-303-2442
- Website
- Visit website
