The River Pool in Beacon, a very special community asset, is made possible in large part by the swimmers, kayak escorts, and volunteers who participate in The Annual Great Newburgh to Beacon Hudson River Swim, taking place on Saturday, July 24th, 2021 (rain date July 25). Registration to be a swimmer is now open.

Advance registration to be a swimmer is required for the swim, where 100 or more swimmers are expected to jump or dive in from Newburgh at approximately 8:50 am. Contributions raised by swimmers are used to maintain and operate the River Pool, which is free to all visitors.

Seasonal costs to set up, maintain and take down the floating river pool average $40,000. Each swimmer raises a minimum $100 of sponsorship donations in addition to the registration fee of $75 for adults and $25 for minors that covers the cost of the fundraising swim.

Volunteer kayak escorts guide the swimmers across the Hudson River to provide a safe environment for registered participants. The organization coordinates with the US Coast Guard and Dutchess and Orange County Sheriffs’ vessels, with additional marine support.

Qualified jet skiers aid in halting river traffic and provide safe passage for the registered swimmers. Mobile Life Support Services and Beacon Volunteer Ambulance Corps will be available on Newburgh and Beacon shores. Registration for the swim is open at www.riverpool.org.

Learn more about the River Pool’s hours here.