Joe Kessler's Beach To Beach Power Swim
The 23rd Annual Joe Kessler's Beach To Beach Power Swim took place on Sunday, May 24, 2026! Participants pick their distance and swam from Maho to Cinnamon, or Maho to Trunk, or the 3.5 mile long course from Maho to Hawksnest!
Every Memorial Day weekend, swimmers take to the beautiful waters of Virgin Islands National Park on St. John to raise funds for kids swim programs, marine conservation, education outreach and more! This year's logo was designed by local artist, Alyssa Paris.
One of the most beautiful swims in the world, Joe Kessler's Beach to Beach Power Swim includes the beaches of Maho Bay, Cinnamon Bay, Hawknest Bay and Trunk Bay which is regularly on the world’s top 10 beaches lists. The swim is number 23 on the list of the World’s Top 100 Open Water Swims and number 7 on the World’s Top 100 Island Swims.
Photo Gallery
Lots of great photos of the race full of joy.
Race Results
Race results and times for the Power Swim. Congratulations to all the swimmers!
Thank You Volunteers!
Volunteers make this event possible! Our thanks to everyone on land and in the water who helped with registration, timing and lunch; as well as safety in the water in boats, kayaks and SUPS.
Personal Fundraising
Create your own fundraising page and win a half day Salty Daze Charters boat trip for up to 6 people or a gift bag from the Park store.
Race Info
Information on registration fees, course information, practice swims and more.
Race Registration
Registration for 2026 is closed.
Pre-Race Meeting
Recorded on Saturday, May 16
If you missed the meeting, please watch the recording. The passcode is MZ7By*?y
2026 SPONSORS
The support and generosity of the St. John community is awe inspiring. These businesses make extraordinary things possible. We cannot thank them enough!
If you would like to sponsor the 2026 swim, please contact Jennifer Stone at jstone@friendsvinp.org or 340.779.4940
