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Open Water Communities In Florida



If you are looking for a group to swim with here is a list of the different groups around Florida that you can meet up with, times/locations they meet, and links to their facebook groups to get in contact with them.



Clearwater:



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St. Pete



Get Stingray is an amazing paddle board and water swim gear company based out of Tampa, FL. Project stingray takes a novel approach to swim gear, placing quality over all else. Truly a company that loves to give back, Get Stingray pays it employees 3 days a year to help clean up trash off our local beaches in addition to being our wonderful sponsors. We absolutely could not have put on such a well run event without the support of their amazing and talented Leo Briceno. It's an honor to be sponsored by Get Stingray.


https://www.getstingray.com



Anna Maria Island - Hogfish



FIP is a commercial construction company from Connecticut that has worked on major projects for many of the hospitals and schools in the Northeast. FIP has generously donates all of the awards, so the funds and donations we raise can go directly to the non-profits. FIP's presidents motto is pay it forward, leading his company to support the community in many diverse ways, and I know he wouldn't want to be recognized, but you can't get everything you want in life. Thank you so much FIP!


https://www.fipconstruction.com



Siesta Key - Meet Me At Blue



Mary Jo Jimmy is our go to kayak rental for Maderia Beach and St. Pete, If you need a kayak for either event give her a call at 727-200-3142 and mark sure you let her know you are with the Fresh Start Swim Series.


Vist Sandy Feet Kayak Rental for more Information

Orlando - Dinky Dock Swim Club



Cameron Byrd and Jamie Fortune of Massage Alchemists are on hand race day to help out with your pre and post race massage care. If you are in the St. Pete/ Clearwater area you can also book a massage pre or post race directly through the link below.


Book Massage Alchemist

SunShine Open Water



Sunshine open water is a great way to get involved in our local community with practice swims, other races, and general water information. Check out all they have to offer.


Sunshine Open Water