From Bring on the Bay - July 14, 2012
Online registration is now open!
Calling all swimmers - for the sixth year running, this year's Ottawa Easter Seals Regatta features a 3-km open water swim across beautiful Britannia Bay. Sponsored by Bushtukah, the swim starts at Nepean Sailing Club and finishes at Britannia Yacht Club.
What: 3km open water swim.
When: SATURDAY, JULY 14, 2012 at 8:00am.
Where: Nepean Sailing Club, 3259 Carling Avenue, at Dick Bell Park.
Registration and fees: Please click here.
Race kit pick-up: Race packet pickup, late registration and waiver signing will take place at Nepean Sailing Club, 3259 Carling Avenue, Friday, July 13 between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm.
Help us help Easter Seals: Why not download our poster and display it at your pool or swim club?
Check out what swimmers told us in previous years!
- “Today was my first time in this event . . . I'll be back. Thank you to the crew of organizers and volunteers -- the event was incredibly well run!” – Alan M.
- “I would like to say a GREAT BIG THANK YOU to Bushtukah and Easter Seals for putting on such an incredible Bring on the Bay today. The weather couldn't have been better!!” – Laurel D.
- “Thanks again for putting on such a great event! The course was well-marked, well-monitored, and the day was perfect. Thank you for both the super gift certificate (lucky draw for the wet suit, for online fundraising) and the cool swim fins, also for fundraising. Thanks to all the organizers and volunteers for their hard work, and I think that a grand time was had by all.” – Greg B.
- “I wanted to pass along my thanks and congratulate you on putting on a first class event! From a swimmer's perspective, the event rolled out flawlessly and word on the street is nothing but positive! Kudos to you and be so proud of the work you have accomplished.” – Jenn R.
- “Just a quick note to thank the organizers and volunteers for Bring on the Bay. What a fantastic, well-organized event! It was my first time. As a slower swimmer, I was grateful for the kayakers near me who kept encouraging me and keeping me on track.” – Karen R.
- “A unique event, very well organized. The post-race breakfast was delicious. Nice award and participation medals and great to have some prizes. By the sounds of it, next year will be even better!” – Carolyn S.
- “A great group of people, very well organized, felt very safe – every time I looked up there was a kayak there. I will definitely be back next year.” - Dawn H.
- “A big thanks for such a great event on Saturday . . . a well-marked course, very good changing facilities and a great breakfast. Thanks for all your efforts on our community’s behalf.” - Rick C.
- “The t-shirt looks great and the embossed medal is absolutely beautiful! Keep up the great work and thanks for putting on this event for a great cause!” – Jonathan K.
- “Great prizes, ample food and fantastic facilities. Also, the event medal is the nicest I’ve received from participating in any event.” - Roger L.
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