Bring on the Bay Open Water Charity Swim is on the lookout for fresh talent to take our cause to the next level. As a vital member of our planning team, you’ll have the chance to make a real difference in the world. We’re passionate about our cause and we need passionate people to join…
Volunteer appreciation of open water swim On September 26, Counsellor Theresa Kavanagh held a volunteer appreciation evening at the Ron Kolbus Centre where she celebrated volunteer achievements. Richard Pessah, Judy Piel, from Bushtukah, Tony Wright, and I accepted an award on behalf of all of the volunteers associated with the Bring on the Bay open…
On Saturday morning, July 15th, the ideal weather and warm water were perfect for an open water swim event. With over 35 boats lined up along the course providing safety “islands” to all the swimmers,
NSC & BYC will host the 2023 Bring on the Bay Charity Swim on Saturday, July 15th @8am. We need your help! We anticipate 600+ swimmers plus lots of volunteers and spectators including two Ottawa Fire Rescue boats, 40+ kayaks, SUPs, canoes and 6 crash boats with 36 plus anchored boats/safety islands, one every 100m,…
Saturday, July 16th, began with bright sunny weather and calm, near-perfect conditions for swimming for the 15th annual Bushtukah Bring on the Bay Open Water Swim in support of Easter Seals. After a 2-year “COVID” pause, almost 170 volunteers came out to support the swimmers.
The Bushtukah Easter Seals Open Water Bring On The Bay Swim is set again this year for the morning of Saturday, July 16. Please note that for the safety of the swimmers, the harbour entrance will be closed from 0700-0830, except for boats that are involved with this event. The Ottawa Fire Water Rescue Unit…
After the past 2 years’ hiatus due to COVID, we are again planning a real, live Bring on the Bay Charity Swim for Saturday, July 16th. Nepean Sailing Club & Britannia Yacht Club are the swim hosts. We anticipate lots of swimmers plus the usual cast of almost 200 volunteers including two Ottawa Fire Rescue…
The Bring on the Bay Charity Swim is back, on Saturday, July 16, 2022! In preparation, we’d like your old tarps. If you no longer need yours, please fold, tie and place it behind the Annex
This year’s Easter Seals Family Sail on Saturday, July 16th still needs volunteer skippers. So far 13 families confirmed to participate this year, but only 3 skippers have signed up to take families out on the water. By bringing a family out on your boat for the Family Sail and water fight, you are giving an…
Volunteer at the 10th Anniversary Bushtukah Bring on the Bay Swim in support of Easter Seals Ontario, an organization that helps kids with disabilities to succeed. On Saturday, July 16th, be a part of the 3 km open-water swim, the largest in Eastern Canada, without even getting wet!