SPECTATOR PARKING DIRECTIONS:

Address: Taylor Point Conanicut Boat Yard, 20 Narragansett Avenue, Jamestown, RI 02835NO SPECTATORS ARE ALLOWED ON THE NAVAL BASE.

From Newport (approximately 10 minutes)

Get on RI-138 W from Farewell StFollow RI-138 W to E Shore Rd in Jamestown. Take the exit toward Jamestown from RI-138 WContinue onto RI-138 WTake the exit toward JamestownTake Conanicus Ave to Narragansett AvePlease follow the instructions of volunteers with flags. Turn left right before the Jamestown Police Station. NO PARKING AT THE POLICE STATION.

From Providence (approximately 37 Minutes)

Follow I-95 S, RI-4 S and RI-138 E to Conanicus Ave in Jamestown.Take the exit toward Jamestown from RI-138 EContinue onto Conanicus Ave to 260 Conanicus AveLeft just before the Jamestown Police Department

SWIMMER AND KAYAKER PARKING DIRECTIONS:

Address: (former) Newport Grande Casino, 150 Admiral Kalbfus Rd, Newport, RI 02840NO SPECTATORS ARE ALLOWED ON THE NAVAL BASE. NO DROP OFFS ALLOWED AT THE NAVY BASE GATE.

From Providence (Approximately 34 minutes)Follow I-95 S and RI-4 S to RI-138/RI-138A/RI-238 in Newport.Take the RI-138 exit from RI-138At the traffic circle, take the 4th exit and stay on Admiral Kalbfus Road 

IMPORTANT: Please arrive early for the check-in process. The last shuttle will leave at 6:00 AM. Shuttles have limited seating. If you arrive at the last minute, there is no guarantee you will get a seat on the last shuttle. Anyone who misses the last shuttle will NOT be allowed on Base.

SWIMMER SHUTTLE CHECK IN

1. Park at the Newport Grande, 150 Admiral Kalbfus Rd, Newport, RI 02840 
2. Bring belongings and ID to the check in area by the shuttles.
3. Present your VALID DRIVERS LICENSE to staff for check in (NON FEDERAL ID WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED).
4. Staff will check your name on the Master List of ALL SWIMMERS & KAYAKERS.
5. Staff will stamp your hand to clear entry to the Naval Base.
6. Board the shuttle for Newport.
7. Shuttles will stop at the Navy ID Office to allow Navy personnel to board the shuttle for entry onto the Naval Base.
8. PLEASE HAVE YOUR ID AVAILABLE for the guard at the gate. 

SWIMMERS WITH KAYAKERS DROP OFF AND SHUTTLES

1. Kayakers go directly to the Navy Base -- 690 Peary St, Newport, RI 02841-- and proceed through the gate. (Swimmers may ride with the kayaker to be dropped off at the start). PLEASE have ID ready for the guard at the gate.
2. Kayakers pull up to the KAYAK UNLOADING AREA. Please stay in your vehicle while volunteers unload your kayak.
3. Kayakers will return to park at the Newport Grande, 150 Admiral Kalbfus Rd, Newport, RI 02840
4. Bring belongings and ID to the check in area by the shuttles.
5. Present your VALID DRIVERS LICENSE to staff for check in (NON FEDERAL ID WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED).
6. Staff will check your name on the Master List of ALL SWIMMERS & KAYAKERS.
7. Staff will stamp your hand to clear entry to the Naval Base.
8. Board the shuttle for the Naval Base PLEASE HAVE YOUR ID AVAILABLE for guard at the gate.

1. Exit the shuttle (Officer’s Club lot) and walk to Dewey Field
2. Go to the CHECK IN table and give your name to the staff Individual Swimmers on the right, Swimmers with Kayaker on the left (Swimmer and Kayaker must check in together).
3. Complete any unfinished paperwork (waiver, Jim Mullen etc.)
4. Take your number to the swimmer numbering area for numbering and cap.

IMPORTANT STARTING LINE NOTES:

BAG DROP: Drop any bags at the SWIMMER BELONGINGS sign near the check in tent. Bags will be delivered to the RITBA lawn in Jamestown near the showers and changing tents.

LATE CHECK-INS will not be accepted. All swimmers and kayakers MUST check in at the start in Newport AND check out at the finish in Jamestown.Once you check in, you will be added to the count given to the Coast Guard.

If for any reason, you do not get in the water or decide to get out before finishing, you MUST notify a Save The Bay staff member. Swimmers who have not checked in on the morning of the Swim WILL NOT BE PERMITTED to enter the water. Unregistered swimmers will be removed from the water immediately and may be prosecuted.

CHECKING IN…

IMPORTANT: Swimmers using accessories (i.e. fins, paddles, kickboards, pull buoys, snorkels, etc.) must be presented at the registration area and will be subject to inspection. For safety reasons, any swimmer using an accessory will be placed in the last wave

• • • INDIVIDUAL SWIMMERS (WAVE 1 & 2)
      Individual swimmers are swimmers who will swim without a kayak escort. Individual swimmers will check in at the Individual Swimmer table. Swimmers will Kayakers have a separate check in line.You are an individual swimmer if you have qualified to swim without a kayaker. Individual swimmers will check in separately in the individual swimmer line (right).
      
    • SWIMMER WITH KAYAKER (WAVES 3 & 4)
      Kayak check-in takes time. Please arrive early in order to ensure your boat is approved in time for the Swim. While in the kayak unloading zone, please remain in your vehicle until Save The Bay staff or a volunteer directs you to move forward and unload. Swimmers participating with a kayaker cannot check in until their safety kayak is approved. Swimmers must check in together with their kayakers.
      
      IMPORTANT: Numbered vests will be given to all kayakers at registration. Swimmers and kayakers MUST check in together. Swimmers participating with a kayaker cannot check in until their safety kayak is approved. Numbered vests that correlate with your swimmers number (WAVE 3) will be given to all kayakers at registration. Vests MUST be worn on the water to indicate which kayaker is supporting which swimmer.

SWIMMER NUMBERING

Following check-in, all swimmers will proceed to swimmer numbering. Swimmers are required to have BOTH ARMS and BOTH HANDS numbered and be given a numbered swim cap that must be worn during the event. The Swim cap will be colored according to the assigned wave.

Individual Swimmers (Wave 1) 7:00 AM
All individual swimmers will line up in the water behind the starting line. Swimmers in this group who anticipate completing the Swim between 30-45 minutes should place themselves in the front of the group.

Swimmers in this group who anticipate finishing in one hour or more should place themselves towards the back of the group. Remember, this is not a race. The faster swimmers should be in the front of the group for the safety of all swimmers participating. Individual swimmers will begin after the starting signal and will be escorted across the Bay, as a group, by the kayak safety squad (in bright orange shirts).

Individual Swimmers (Wave 2) 7:10 AM
All individual swimmers will line up in the water behind the starting line. Swimmers in this group who anticipate finishing in 45 minutes or more should place themselves towards the back of the group.

Swimmers will line up in the water behind the starting line with their boats off to one side. Swimmers will swim to their escort boats and proceed across the Bay. Kayakers, please make sure your kayak has a recognizable flag, float, etc., and that you have a recognizable hat, vest, etc. so your swimmer can easily spot you out of the crowd. Swimmers in this group and their kayakers will begin after the starting signal.

Swimmers with Kayaker (Wave 3) 7:15 AM
Swimmers will line up and proceed in the same manner as swimmers in Waves 1 through 3. Swimmers in this group and their kayakers will begin after the starting sign

Swimmers with Kayaker (Wave 4) 7:20 AM
Swimmers will line up and proceed in the same manner as swimmers in Waves 1 through 3. Swimmers in this group and their kayakers will begin after the starting sign

NOTE TO SWIMMERS WITH KAYAKERS: You should work out a strategy in advance with your kayaker to easily locate them. You do not want to waste time trying to find them when the start signal goes off. Decide where in the line of boats they will be and make sure you have a way of finding them (sign, flag, etc.). It is also a good idea to have your kayaker pull something that floats behind their boat so you do not have to lift your head to follow them. They also will want to have bottled water on hand.

DIRECTIONS TO FINISH LINE:
From Newport (approximately 3 minutes) 
Follow RI-138/RI-138A/RI-238 and Admiral Kalbfus RdAt the traffic circle, take the 4th exit and stay on Admiral Kalbfus Road