Boating Changes to Facilitate Race for the Conch Eco-Sea Swim

The Department of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR) is notifying the public that a large area of Grace Bay will be closed to boat traffic all morning Saturday, 27 June 2026, until noon for the upcoming “Race for the Conch” Eco-Sea Swim.

The diagram earmarked for restriction during the Race for the Conch

Specifically, per the attached map, the swim race area includes the boat channel by the Club Med dock in front of Rickie’s Flamingo Cafe, as well as the water 100 meters offshore from the Club Med beach and 100 meters off the beach in front of Ocean Club East, Tuscany, and Venetian, all the way out to Coral House.

Swimmers should be finished in the section west of the Club Med dock by 10 am. However, the section of the race east of the Club Med dock, including the boat channel, and out to the Coral House will continue to be in in use until noon for other races.

It is imperative that boats keep out of the swim race areas during the entire event lest swimmers be put in serious danger.

This non-profit activity has been approved by the TCI Sports Commission and the DECR.