Safety Plan

Safety is of the utmost importance to us at the Toronto Island Lake Swim.

We have put together a safety plan that follows open water swimming standards.
We are expecting between 300 swimmers for the event and as such we have the following safety plan:
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  • We have a Chief of Safety on the Toronto Island Lake Swim organizing committee that liaisons with Head of Lifeguard, Police, and St. Johns Ambulance.
  • 8 Lifeguards in boats/paddleboards
  • 2 police in police boat
  • 1 doctor/ or first aid in the police boat
  • 2 St. Johns Ambulance on the beach
  • 5 course watchers
  • Timing ankle bands to ensure all that get in, get out.
  •  4 greeters to check on swimmers as they get out of the water.