2021 Buzzards Bay Swim
Fifty swimmers dove into outer New Bedford Harbor to show their support for a clean and healthy Buzzards Bay by taking part in the 28th annual Buzzards Bay Swim on June 26, 2021. The event has raised $122,251 and counting to support the Coalition's education, conservation, and advocacy work.
Fastest Swimmers

Fastest swimmers Carlyn Soares (23) and Justin Nyweide (41)
- Fastest Overall (Female):Carlyn Soares, (23), of Boston (22:52.4)
- Fastest Overall (Male):Justin Nyweide, (41), of Wellesley (23:22.8)
- 14-19: Leo Grondin, (16), of Marion (34:06.3)
- 20-24: Elizabeth Krane, (27), of St. Louis, MO (27:17.8) and Nicholas Graca, (23), of East Freetown (27:46.1)
- 25-29: Asa Mills, (29), of Westport (40:10.4)
- 30-34: Kevin DiSilvestro, (31), of Cranston (25:07.7) and Katherine Erickson, (32), of Providence (33:41.8)
- 35-39: Samantha LeBeau, (38), of Warren, RI (44:39.5)
- 40-44: Alan Daniels, (41), of Barrington, RI (25:58.4)
- 45-49: Laurie Hellstrom, (48), of Fairhaven (28:06.4) and Miles Wilson, (45), of Tiverton, RI (29:22.8)
- 50-54: Meredith Gilson, (50), of Falmouth (23:28.9) and Alexander Orr, (51), of Wrentham (28:53.3)
- 55-59: Rob Thieler, (56), of Falmouth (24:18.5) and Felicia Bianchi, (58), of Amherst (26:38.1)
- 60-64: Benjamin Bryant, (62), of Beverly (31:21.5) and Susan Folger, (63), Etna, NY (36:28.4)
- 65-69: Joe Hebert, (68), of Amherst (25:42.8) and Erica Miller, (68), of Berkley (33:58.3)
- 70-74: Chris Parks, (73), of Fairhaven (38:22.4) and William Muldoon, (71), of Mattapoisett (46:59.1)
- 75-79: Lawrence Fish, (76), of Boston (41:18.9) and Nancy Smith, (81), of Dartmouth (49:15.3)
View full results from the 2021 Swim.
Top Fundraisers
Top Individual Fundraisers
- Steven Johnson of Westport ($11,140)
- Nancy Smith of Westport ($5,400)
- Robert Fallon and Michael Nelson ($5,000 each)
Participation Award Winners
Pukwudgie Award (20-Year Participants)
- Jack Leary and Nancy Smith
Cuttyhunk Award (10-Year Participants)
- Alan Harris and Steve Johnson
Six Mile Award (5-Year Participants)
- Samantha Lebeau, Kaitlin Ibara, Elizabeth Krane, and Marianne Buchinskas.
Photos
View photos from the 2021 Buzzards Bay Swim below on Flickr. More photos will be added throughout the coming week.
2021 Event Sponsors
Thank you to our 2021 Swim sponsors!
Partners
In-Kind Sponsors
ABC Disposal • All Sports Events • Alexa Cabral • Amaral's Linguicia • Amrita Certified Pure Coffee • Edson International • El Caribe Steel Drum Ensemble • Fairhaven DPW • Fairfield Inn & Suites New Bedford • Fun 107 • Sperry Tents • The Crook Family
Event Safety & Support
Bristol County Sheriff's Office • Community Boating Center • DCR's Fort Phoenix State Reservation • Fairhaven Fire Department & EMS • Fairhaven Harbormaster • Fairhaven Police Department Marine Unit • Massachusetts Environmental Police • Mike Huguenin • New Bedford Port Authority • New Bedford Police Department Port Security Division • New Bedford Fire Department, Marine Safety Unit • New Bedford Police Department • New Bedford Harbormaster • Tow Boat U.S. New Bedford • U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, New Bedford Flotilla 1NR 65 • U.S. Coast Guard Sector Southeastern New England and Station Menemsha