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Below are event details for the David's Old Silver Swim

Race Day Schedule

8:30-9:30 Check-in (Day-of registration will be available for $45)

9:45 Pre-swim safety brief (mandatory for all swimmers)  

10:00 1-mile competitive swim start

10:05 0.5-mile competitive swim start  

10:10 Non-competitive fun swim start 

10:00-11:45 Swimmers in the water

11:45-12:15 Awards Ceremony* 

*Pending when all swimmers are out of the water. Water safety personnel will not leave the water until all swimmers are back on the beach.

Parking & Other Facilities

Parking is limited, so make an effort to car-pool or arrange rides with friends or family. Access to the registration tent is through the Old Silver public beach. 

The closest parking is at the Old Silver Beach public parking lots. These lots are first-come first-served. The Old Silver Beach resident lot will be open early for swimmers that are Falmouth residents with beach parking stickers only. The dirt lot, just across the street from the resident lot, will be open to all for the event. Anyone wishing to stay past the completion of the event will need to pay the parking fee. 

Bathrooms are located in the indoor pool area of the Sea Crest Beach Hotel or on the public beach.

You may leave personal items in a bag at the designated bag drop. The table will be monitored by volunteers but we cannot guarantee your items’ safety completely. It is your responsibility to mark your bag with your name and contact information to facilitate retrieval.

Weather and Water Conditions

The forecast for Saturday morning is partially cloudy and in the high 70s.



In the unfortunate event of severe conditions such as lightning or hurricane warnings, we will have to rain-delay or cancel the event. This will be communicated via email leading up to event day. Swimmer safety is our top priority. 

The anticipated water temperature is in the mid- to high 70s. You are welcome to wear a wetsuit or rash guard, depending on your comfort level. Swim goggles or snorkels are permitted and encouraged. Fins and floatation devices are allowed only in the non-competitive swim division.

Water Safety and Course Information 

There will be a mandatory safety brief for all participants at 9:45 AM. All swimmers are required to wear the provided red or yellow “David’s Old Silver Swim” swim caps to ensure our lifeguards and water personnel will be able to identify all swimmers. Water safety personnel will be on the water and life guards will be onshore.

While we have safety measures in place, please prioritize your safety at all times and use your best judgment regarding your ability to participate. This includes avoiding contact with wildlife, never approaching marine animals, and avoiding contact between coastal water and any open wounds.

Each of the events start with a dry land group start. Please place yourself according to your abilities. It is very important to start only with your group in order to maintain integrity of the timing process. If you are new or nervous, start toward the back of the pack to allow the lead swimmers to get out ahead.

Swimmers will start and finish at the Sea Crest Beach hotel. The loop course will be marked with brightly colored, highly visible buoys. Half-mile swimmers will complete one loop and one-mile swimmers will complete two loops. Buoys should be kept to the right at all times to avoid collisions. The course map is below and will be posted on the beach.

Thank you for supporting Compassionate Care ALS at the

16th Annual David’s Old Silver Swim!

We would also like to thank Jack and the Beanstalk, Cape Cod Bagel, and Yummy Mummy Bakery for generously providing post-race refreshments. Special thank you to all of our incredible volunteers who help make this event possible!

Please contact kendra@ccals.org with any additional questions.