2026 Summary of Victory Nantucket to Martha’s Vineyard Swim (N2MV)
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A Long Swim
Nantucket to Martha’s Vineyard Swim (N2MV)
Contact: Douglas McConnell
dmcconnell@vissantcapital.com
www.alongswim.org
Martha’s Vineyard Gazette Article: https://vineyardgazette.com/news/2026/07/25/nantucket-vineyard-swim-sees-another-successful-team-effort
Martha’s Vineyard Times Article: https://www.mvtimes.com/2026/07/29/a-crossing-of-the-muskeget-channel/
Successful Historic Relay Swim Across Nantucket Sound From Nantucket to Edgartown July 24, 2026 “The A Long Swim Nantucket to Martha’s Vineyard 18-Mile Open Water Relay Swim” N2MV
On July 24, 2026, ten Martha’s Vineyard open water swimmers successfully completed the historic open water relay ocean swim: an 18-mile swim across Nantucket Sound from Nantucket’s Ell Point to the iconic Edgartown Lighthouse on Martha’s Vineyard named “The A Long Swim Nantucket to Martha’s Vineyard Swim” or “N2MV.”
The relay is led by accomplished English Channel swimmer and open water endurance athlete Doug McConnell, who has previously attempted this Nantucket-to-Martha’s Vineyard route three times. His first attempt came heartbreakingly close, just feet from the Vineyard’s shores, before a powerful current forced an end to the swim. McConnell’s other attemps were ended due to the raveging currents which are famously complex in these waters.
Joining McConnell for this groundbreaking relay are fellow Vineyard open water swimmers, boat captains and kayakers:
Boat Captains & Kayakers
Eamonn Solway – Boat Captain
Lou Quatrucci – Boat Captain
Dana Gaines – Kayaker
Tucker Cosgrove – Kayaker
Henry Beach – Navigator
Geoff Gibson- Navigator
Officials – Timekeeping and Strokecount
Susan McConnell
Karen Quatrucci
Swimmers
Doug McConnell
John O’Connell
Bill Ritter
Jen Passafiume
Jon Chatinover
Luke Lefeber
Brock Katzen
Emmett Silva
Andy Carr
Gabby Carr
“This swim has become a personal mission,” said McConnell. “Tackling it as a relay not only increases our chances of success, but also magnifies the joy of achieving it together. We’re manifesting this crossing with purpose, raising essential funds for the Learn to Swim programs at the Vineyard’s YMCA. Water safety for children is critical, and we believe this swim can help make that vision a reality.” Donations may be made at www.ALongSwim/org/donate
Jen Passafiume, Aquatics Director of the YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard, is very excited to have additional funds to help island children be safe in and around the water. “Having additional funding is critical to helping us reach more children. Stronger swimming skills can and does save lives! We are so thankful to have a wonderful community and programs such as Doug McConnell’s A Long Swim team to support in continuing to teach more children how to swim here on Martha’s Vineyard.”
Each swimmer will have individual fundraising platforms on the A Long Swim website at www.ALongSwim.org/donate.
About A Long Swim
A Long Swim is a nonprofit organization that designs and manages premier open water swimming events to raise funds for two critical causes: collaborative, world-class ALS research and Learn to Swim programs for underserved youth.
The organization is led by Doug McConnell, an accomplished investment banker and renowned open ocean swimmer. McConnell’s notable swims include the English Channel, Catalina Channel, Ka’iwi Channel, the circumnavigation of Manhattan Island, the length of Tampa Bay, and other major open water challenges.
To learn more, visit www.ALongSwim.org/donate.
