The Cathy Brooks Swim Angel Program

Learn how veteran swim angel Diane Harper pays it forward through the Cathy Brooks Swim Angel Program. Well done, Diane! We look forward to your continued participation in the coming years.

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Sometimes Good Things Grow Way back in 2013, I did my first Bring on the Bay (BOTB) swim, a 3 km swim in the Ottawa River to raise funds for Easter Seals. In 2016 BOTB started to offer a swim angel program. It’s the largest …

The Cathy Brooks Swim Angel Program is still recruiting! We could use a few more angels on our roster. If you would like to have an amazing experience, try participating in Bring on the Bay as a swim angel. We provide all the training that you will need. Contact us at [email protected] if you are interested. (And angels get a free entry into the event! What's not to love?)

A shout-out to GoSwim, a proud sponsor of both Bring on the Bay Open Water Swim and the Cathy Brooks Swim Angel Program. GoSwim now has a physical store location in Kanata at 195 Menten Place, Unit 105, Ottawa, ON K2H 9C1. You can still shop on their online store but if you want to see or try on swim gear before purchasing, stop by their store. They are open Monday: 5–8 p.m. | Tuesday–Thursday: 4–8 p.m. | Friday: 4–7 p.m. | Saturday: 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Sunday: Closed. Pickup is available 24/7 from a secure outdoor locker. Thanks to our sponsor for helping us make this event one of the largest and most inclusive open water swim events in Canada!

Looking for a cool swim experience? Consider joining the Cathy Brooks Swim Angel Program and help a new swimmer achieve their goal. If you want to learn more contact us. We are looking for 5 more swim angels.

During last year's Bring on the Bay Open Water Swim, support kayaker Taylor Randall spotted a swimmer in distress. She entered the water and kept the swimmer afloat until the rescue boat arrived to safely extract the swimmer. Due to her quick action Taylor saved the life of the swimmer. To recognize her heroic act, she was awarded a special commendation from the mayor. At a ceremony last evening at the Nepean Sailing Club, Taylor was presented with the commendation by Bay Ward Councillor Theresa Kavanagh on behalf of the mayor and Ottawa City Council. Congratulations, Taylor, for a well deserved honor.

We're still recruiting! We could use a few more swim angels for this year's event. If you are interested in experiencing something awesome this summer, let us know!

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