4.1 miles through historic Charleston Harbor.
Wetsuit optional. The course begins at the Charleston Maritime Center and finishes at Brittlebank Pier — with the after-party a short walk away at the Citadel Alumni Center.
A line drawn across Charleston.
- StartCharleston Maritime Center
Swimmers enter the harbor and head south along the historic peninsula.
- Mile 1White Point Gardens · The Battery
Swim past Charleston's most iconic waterfront and make the turn at The Battery.
- Mile 2Up the Ashley River
Northbound under the James Island Connector bridge and past several marinas.
- Mile 3Ashley River Drawbridges
Pass beneath the dual drawbridges — the final push begins here.
- FinishBrittlebank Park & Pier
Exit the water at the dock, claim your personal bag, and head into the park.
Trace the harbor.
Explore the full 4.1-mile course — start to finish — with key waypoints from The Battery to Brittlebank Pier.
Three days. One harbor.
From Friday packet pickup through the Sunday after-party — every event, every time, every place.
Every swimmer needs a paddler.
All swimmers will require kayak escorts throughout the swim. Local swimmers and those within driving distance are urged to bring a kayak. A limited number of kayaks are also available for rental — first-come, first-served.
To secure a kayak rental for a paddler, visit seakayakcarolina.com and follow these steps:
- 1.Click Book Now
- 2.Scroll to November 16
- 3.Follow the rental instructions on the website
Citadel Alumni Center
A half-mile walk from the finish, or a 2-minute drive. Celebrate the swim with food, drink, and the swim community.
Getting to the start.
Friends and families of swimmers may use public parking near the Charleston Maritime Center on the day of the swim. Some street parking is available — and it is free on Sundays. It is an easy walk to the Maritime Center from most public parking.
The Charleston Frogman Swim provides shuttle service on Sunday, October 4 to the starting location. Service begins early from the Charleston Marriott hotel — event headquarters — with the last shuttle leaving the hotel area at approximately 7:00 AM.
All swimmers and paddlers must be checked-in and at the start by 7:15 AM.
Where to watch.
Once the event is underway, spectators may move to White Point Gardens (The Battery) for the best view of swimmers. Carpooling is encouraged.
Parking tends to be more plentiful along Murray Blvd. This stretch provides a long walk and plenty of opportunity to watch swimmers as they pass by.
Near the finish, please park at your hotel, the municipal building next to the Marriott, or the Joseph P. Riley baseball lot. Please do not park at Brittlebank Park — parking is limited and paddlers will be loading kayaks following the event.