Wharf to Wharf Swim

W2W Details

August 15, 2026
Annual event featuring a one-mile swim in East River in Mathews County Virginia – $50.

Register

No same day signup available; pre-registration only. Registration closes at noon ET, Friday 8/14.

US Coast Guard & USCG Auxiliary provide water safety support along with local kayakers


Swimmer Categories

Swimmer Categories – the one mile swim will start in waves at 10am, based on the following categories:


PUFFERFISH uses swim aids/ swim fins/ flotation device. You’re not a strong swimmer OR just want to relax in the water and will feel much more comfortable completing the one-mile distance if you use a swim aid, such as fins, a vest or even a floatie raft.


TUNA will not use swim aids. You know you can complete the one mile swim and will not be using any swim aid, including swim fins, just my swimsuit, cap & goggles.

Where & When

Williams Wharf is the host venue for W2W – navigation address is 1039 Williams Wharf Road, Mathews, Virginia 23109. Swim course will cross the East River for an out-and-back one mile distance.



2026 AUG 15, Saturday at 10am – W2W will have a 10am wave start based on Swimmer Categories described above. Awards will be presented at 11am.

Mathews Land Conservancy

W2W is a collaboration between Mathews Outdoor Club (MOC) and the Mathews Land Conservancy (MLC). It is a tribute to the late L. Wayne Hudgins who was a Mathews native, Williams Wharf enthusiast and long-time member of the Mathews Land Conservancy’s board (MLC owns & operates Williams Wharf Landing).

Fun, Swag & Safety

Post Event Festivities – you & your spectators will enjoy music, drinks & food under the pavilion at Williams Wharf. The Mathews Land Conservancy board will host the festivities.

Swim Swag – all W2W swimmers registered before 8/1 will receive a custom beach towel for participating (extras may be available for those signing up on or after 8/1).

Water Support – the US Coast Guard, USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 66, along with local paddlers, will be along the course throughout the race to provide water safety support.

Wharf to Wharf Swim

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Splash Time in the East River at Williams Wharf

2025 Fastest Completion Times

Jessica Williamson (center) – 20:13.1
Chase Miller (right) – 20:41.8
Annabella Carter (left) – 22:44.7

2025 Results
Missy Johnson, pictured here with one of our course marker buoys completed the one mile distance in a time of 43:10.8. Missy lives locally in Mathews County and trains for swim events year-round. The Wharf to Wharf Swim is a collaboration event between the Mathews Outdoor Club (MOC) and Mathews Land Conservancy (MLC).