Kayak and SUP Information
Welcome to The Lighthouse Swim. The swim portion begins in Nyack, NY, at 8:15 AM, and swimmers will have 3 hours to complete the distance, ending up at the historic Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse. Swimmers will be bussed to Nyack at 7:30 AM.
Location: Kingsland Point Park, Sleepy Hollow, NY. Entry from Palmer Avenue (follow directions to Philipse Manor Train Station)
Parking and Drop Off: Enter the park, drive through the upper parking lot (One Way) and down to the lower lot. Park near the boathouse. Volunteers will be available to help unload your gear.
Kayakers and SUPs will drop off their boats and boards at the boathouse at Kingsland Point Park, Sleepy Hollow, NY, starting at 5:45 AM. There will be a short safety meeting around 6:45 AM. Kayakers will head to Nyack at 7:15 AM, allowing 1 hour to cross the river.
Required Gear: All kayak SUP volunteers must supply their own kayaks, SUPs, and PFDs.
Recommended Gear: Marine Radio
At check-in you should pick up a flotation noodle, a whistle, and a safety flag. There are 20 marine radios which can be loaned out. Please return if you get one.
Optional Gear: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, spray skirt, water, snack, cell phone in a water-proof case, bailing bucket or pump, tether with ankle/wrist strap
Welcome to The Lighthouse Swim. The swim portion begins in Nyack, NY, at 8:15 AM, and swimmers will have 3 hours to complete the distance, ending up at the historic Sleepy Hollow Lighthouse. Swimmers will be bussed to Nyack at 7:30 AM.
Location: Kingsland Point Park, Sleepy Hollow, NY. Entry from Palmer Avenue (follow directions to Philipse Manor Train Station)
Parking and Drop Off: Enter the park, drive through the upper parking lot (One Way) and down to the lower lot. Park near the boathouse. Volunteers will be available to help unload your gear.
Kayakers and SUPs will drop off their boats and boards at the boathouse at Kingsland Point Park, Sleepy Hollow, NY, starting at 5:45 AM. There will be a short safety meeting around 6:45 AM. Kayakers will head to Nyack at 7:15 AM, allowing 1 hour to cross the river.
Required Gear: Kayak or SUP, a PFD, and a paddle.
Recommended Gear: Marine Radio
At check-in you should pick up a flotation noodle, a whistle, and a safety flag. There are 20 marine radios which can be loaned out. Please return if you get one.
Optional Gear: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, spray skirt, water, snack, cell phone in a water-proof case, bailing bucket or pump, tether with ankle/wrist strap
The Lighthouse Swim
149 spots left. Registration ends August 26, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT
Event Description
This is a beautiful and challenging two and half mile swim across the majestic Hudson River from Nyack, NY to the historic village of Sleepy Hollow, NY.
Our goal is to give swimmers the opportunity to enjoy the panoramic views as they swim across the scenic Hudson River while supporting Feeding Westchester and other local charities.
All swimmers must have proof of open water experience or must have a life guard or swim coach sign off on their ability. This proof can be uploaded at time of registration or sent to the lighthouseswim@gmail.com by August 26th at the latest. Proof can consist of results from a prior swim event or triathlon. If this is not available a swim coach or lifeguard can sign off on the swimmer's capability to swim across the Hudson River. All swimmers will be required to wear a safety buoy which will be supplied at the event. The swim must completed in three hours.
The Lighthouse Swim is a charity event, and we carefully plan and budget based on participant registrations and commitments made in advance. For this reason, all registration fees and donations are non-refundable. We highly recommend signing up for race insurance.
If you are unable to participate, you may request a deferral prior to the event, subject to approval and applicable deadlines.
In the event the swim is canceled due to weather, safety concerns, or circumstances beyond our control, registration fees and donations will not be refunded. The Lighthouse Swim takes place rain or shine; however, the safety of our swimmers, volunteers, and community is our top priority.
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Event Location
Kingsland Point Park
299 Palmer Ave.
Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 US
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