Registration is now open for the 29th Buzzards Bay Swim.

The annual swim, which raises funds to support the Buzzards Bay Coalition’s work to ensure clean water in all Bay communities, will be held on June 18.

The Buzzards Bay Swim welcomes swimmers of all abilities and fitness levels ages 11 and up. Hundreds of swimmers come out every year to complete a 1.2-mile point-to-point open water course from New Bedford’s South End past the iconic Butler Flats Lighthouse and New Bedford Hurricane Barrier to Fairhaven, cheered on by large crowds.

At the finish line at Fort Phoenix State Reservation in Fairhaven, swimmers and their guests are welcomed with a beach party featuring a live steel drum band, pancakes cooked to order, coffee, local craft beer and awards and prizes. First-time and beginner swimmers can swim with a personal kayak or paddleboard escort for added support.

Registration for the Buzzards Bay Swim is $25.

Swimmers commit to raising a minimum of $300 each ($150 for youth).

Last year, in a reduced capacity event with only 50 participants, the swimmers raised a total of $125,000.

To sign up, visit www.savebuzzardsbay.org/swim.

The Swim is sponsored by BayCoast Bank and BETA Group, Inc. Potential business sponsors should contact events@savebuzzardsbay.org.