SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2023 open water swim

OPEN TO ALL SWIMMERS - young, old, new, adaptive, and experienced.*  (Note: Adaptive swimmers need to bring their own support)

OPEN WATER EVENTS: 

• 3 Mile | 2 Mile | 1 Mile Open Water Swims
• 1 Mile Paddle Board Challenge     
• 400 yd Fun Swim 

Brookfield Beach, vicinity Sturbridge, MA,  

South Pond Road, Brookfield, MA 01506  [6 miles/11 min from Sturbridge] 

The Wild Bill Swim and Paddle Challenge is held in honor and remembrance of Dr. William Yorzyk (1933-2020), a 1956 Olympic Gold Medalist in the Butterfly, native of MA, and a local community champion, a friend and mentor to many.  Learn more about Bill.

Wild Bill Yorzyk first learned to swim at age 16! The event is raising money to 

1) Teach important basic swim and water safety skills to 200 local community children 

2) Keep local waters environmentally clean 

Our 2023 fundraising goal is $50,000!