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!

Cartoon dolphin wearing goggles jumping through wave

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.

Smiling swimmer in green cap giving thumbs up

Photo Gallery

Lots of great photos of the race full of joy.

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Swimmer in green cap greeted by volunteers

Race Results

Race results and times for the Power Swim. Congratulations to all the swimmers!

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Three smiling women on beach with sailboat

Lost & Found

We collected stuff on the beaches after the event. If you see something that belongs to you, get in touch!

Take A Look

Two volunteers smiling at outdoor waterfront table

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.