The Open Water Swim Meetups at Lake Gardner start at 5:30 PM, making it feasible to arrive the same day without rushing an early morning drive to Amesbury, Massachusetts. These casual swimming sessions on July 8, 2026 cost between $15 and $25 to enter, offering an affordable option for open water swimmers looking to get in a workout or practice. Lake Gardner provides the venue for these informal meetups, which appeal to swimmers wanting to train in natural water conditions without the structure of a formal race. The evening timing works well for those with day jobs or other commitments, allowing you to travel to the Amesbury area and still make the session.
From the Race 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.
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When is Open Water Swim Meetups 2026 — Amesbury, MA?
Open Water Swim Meetups 2026 — Amesbury, MA takes place on July 8, 2026. The race is held in Amesbury, Massachusetts.
Where is Open Water Swim Meetups 2026 — Amesbury, MA held?
Open Water Swim Meetups 2026 — Amesbury, MA is held at Lake Gardner in Amesbury, Massachusetts.
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