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Open Water Swim Meetups

Date
July 8 – August 6, 2026
Distance
July 8 Open Water Swim Meetup · August 6 Open Water Swim Meetup · July 8 AND August 6 Open Water Swim Meetups
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From the Organizer

Join us for an water swim meetup this summer!

Looking for open water swim swim buddies? Looking to get in some practice swimming with a group for your open water events this season? Nervous about open water and eager for a swim under the watchful eye of lifeguards?

Come join our open water swim meetups on July 8th, and/or August 6th!

For safety purposes, all swimmers must be able to swim 200 yards nonstop to join in this meetup (any stroke, no pace requirements).

Please note, this event is NOT a swim clinic. While there will be lifeguards and volunteers on paddleboards, our primary goal is helping to keep the swimmers safe and helping to connect the swim community, so there will not be a clinic portion at this event. 

Personal swim buoys are REQUIRED for this event. You will not be allowed to get in the water without one. You can purchase one HERE with code 2026triityourway for 20% off. We have a limited number that we can lend out, so please email anne@triityourway.com to reserve one if yours will not arrive in time.

Location: Lake Gardner
79 High Street, Amesbury, MA
5:30 PM: Arrive
5:30-5:45 PM: Intros and on shore warmup
5:45 pm: Swim time! Groups will be split into distance/duration and pacing preference for the swim
7 PM - all swimmers out of the water 

This event is hosted by Tri It Your Way Coaching & Multisport. While we do have guards and volunteers at the meetup, each swimmer is responsible for their own safety and we will utilize the buddy system and checkin points.

Cancellation/Refund policies

In the case of inclement weather, we will cancel this event. In the case of water quality issues at Lake Gardner Beach, our backup location will be at Battis Farms, Amesbury, MA. Participants should check their email the day of the meetup to confirm details. Hosts reserve the right to postpone, reschedule, alter, cancel or eliminate any portion of the meetup any time in the interest of athlete safety, low registrations, or for other reasons beyond our control. 

Due to the up front costs of insurance and park usage fees, we will not be able to provide refunds if participant is unable to make it. In the event this meetup is cancelled by hosts due to inclement weather, low registration or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, we will attempt to reschedule the event, or provide a partial refund. In the event that you are not able to make the meetup due to illness, change of plans or unforeseen circumstances, we will not be able to provide any refund.

Weather

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

82°

Typical Low

61°

Chance of Rain

34%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Haverhill, 9 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 5:14 AMSunset 8:25 PMDaylight 15h 11m

Host City

About Amesbury, MA

City Elevation

83 ft

Nearest Airport

PSM

Portsmouth International Airport at Pease · 16 mi

Major Hub

BOS

Boston Logan International Airport · 34 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Open Water Swim Meetups
Date
July 8 – August 6, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Open Water Swim Meetups?
Open Water Swim Meetups is a swimming race held in Amesbury, Massachusetts on July 8, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more swimming races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Open Water Swim Meetups?
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 in Amesbury, Massachusetts at Lake Gardner. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Open Water Swim Meetups?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Open Water Swim Meetups

Jul 8, 2026

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