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Many people are enjoying water activities like paddleboarding and swimming in this busy, sunny coastal area with buildings in the background.
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People paddleboarding and kayaking on a calm, sunny beach with clear blue water and a distant shoreline with buildings.
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Boats and paddleboarders enjoy the calm blue water near a shoreline with buildings under a clear sky.
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A musician smiling while playing steel drum, with a female singer performing in the background at an outdoor event.

Independence Day Swim to the Wreck

Calling All Thrill-Seekers & Ocean Lovers!

Event Info

  July 4, 2026

  7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Join us at Costa d’Este for the annual Swim/Paddle to the Wreck; a beloved local tradition. Swim, paddle, or kayak 200 yards offshore to the historic Breconshire Shipwreck.

No RSVP Needed: Just show up and dive in - swim, paddle, float, or watch from the beach!

Post-Swim Fuel-Up:

Refuel at Cabana Bar with our hearty All-American Breakfast Special (available for purchase). Available until 11am.
Enjoy our live music with Peter Benard from 11am - 2pm at the Cabana Bar.

Event Background:

What began with just 20 swimmers now brings over 1,000 ocean lovers together each year. Swim or paddle the ¼ mile to the historic wreck, where crystal-clear waters reveal the ocean floor below. Snorkels, kayaks, and paddle boards welcome!

Don’t miss this unforgettable tradition, spread the word and join us for an epic morning at Costa d’Este!