The Skinny

Dates: May 17, 2025

Location: Coquina Beach, Anna Maria Island, FL

Distances: 1.2 Miles, 2.4 Miles

Stop #3 on The Speedo SALT Series takes swimmers to Anna Maria Island for the 5th Annual AMI Hogfish Swim. Laid back and natural, Anna Maria Island is known most for its seven-mile strip of white sand beaches running along the turquoise Gulf of Mexico. This hidden gem has been a favorite among the Salty Fam due to its dreamy waters and old Florida vibes.  

This event will offer a 1.2-mile and 2.4-mile open water swim on Saturday, May 11th. Races are open to all skill sets. The timing for this event makes it a perfect opportunity for your first open water swim, a new distance, or as a training swim for the longer distance fall open water events and triathlons. With a unique “choose your own adventure” menu of events throughout the weekend, there is a little something for everyone. Come just for the day, or make it a race-cation. We are excited to have you!

Special thanks to our local supporters the AMI Open Water Club, Manatee County Beach Patrol, Manatee County Parks, and the Bradenton Area Sports Commission.

Registration Information


Online registration closes at 5pm on Friday, May 16, 2025 (**may close early due to sell out)

On-site registration on Saturday, May 17, 2025 (**based on availability)

Registration Includes:

  • Race Entry

  • Swim course safety & Onsite Experience

  • Race Swim Cap

  • Welcome Gift

  • Age Group Awards

  • Unlimited, Free High 5s

This race is a stop on the Speedo SALT Series. Each swimmer who finishes the race will earn Age Group Points towards the end of year Speedo SALT Series Overall Awards.

The Speedo SALT Series features races across the state and has become the premier open water swimming series in Florida. The series aims to provide swimmers with safe opportunities to swim and race in some of the country’s most beautiful destinations.

Schedule of Events

**Subject to Change

Packet Pick-Up/On-site Registration

***You must bring a photo ID (Drivers License) and sign an event waiver on-site when checking in.***

Early Packet Pick-up & Happy Hour

Friday, May 16, 2025 - 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Location: TBD

Save time on race morning. Swing by and pick up your packet on Friday. Our race staff will be available to answer last-minute questions and offer free high-fives and questionable advice.

Race Day Timeline

Saturday, May 17, 2025

  • 6:30 am – Athlete Check-In/Body Marking Opens

  • 7:30 am – Swim Course Review – Q&A

  • 8:00 am – 2.4-mile Race Begins

  • 8:10 am – 1.2-mile Race Begins

    The Awards Ceremony will take place on the beach after finalizing the results for each event.

Race Rules & Details

Wetsuit Policy

  • Wetsuits WILL be legal if the water temperature is 78 or below


Swim Cap

You must wear the swim cap provided to you for your specific race


Bib Number / Body Marking

  • You will be assigned a bib number at Registration

  • If you are not wearing a wetsuit, mark your left and right arms with your bib number on race morning at the Body Marking tent. 

  • If you are wearing a wetsuit, mark the outside of both of your hands at the Body Marking tent

  • This event will be chip-timed. You must have a chip and body marking to enter the water.


Athlete Check-In Race Morning

  • For your safety, you must check in at the registration tent race morning before competing. Athletes will not be issued race chips before race morning.


Registered Distance

  • You must swim the distance in which you are registered

  • If you are switching distances, you must inform staff at the Athlete Check-In tent during Registration on Saturday, May 11th.

  • No switching at the start line or mid-race.

  • If you switch race distances once the race has started, you will be disqualified.



Course and Swim Direction

  • The swim course is rectangular in shape.  

  • You will be swimming counterclockwise.  Keep the buoys on your left as you swim past.

    *Subject to change

  • 1.2 mile swimmers will complete one lap of the course followed by a beach finish

  • 2.4 mile swimmers will complete two laps of the course followed by a beach finish

  • Any swimmer who shortens the course will be disqualified.


Water Safety

  • There will be plenty of water safety personnel on the course, including kayaks, paddleboards, and PWC

  • You are permitted to hold onto a watercraft momentarily to catch your breath.

  • You may NOT advance down the course while holding onto watercraft

  • If you experience any issues while in the water, take off your swim cap and wave it over your head while treading water, and a safety watercraft will come to your aid


Swim Time Limit

You must be able to swim your selected racecourse within the time limit. Swimmers who do not finish in the time allotted will be pulled from the course.

  • 1.2 Miles time limit is 1:10:00

  • 2.4 Miles time limit is 2:20:00

Need to get started training? There are clubs, coaches, and training swims across the state of Florida. Check out FLORIDA OPEN WATER for more information.

Awards

  • Overall Male 1.2 Miles

  • Overall Female 1.2 Miles

  • Overall Male 2.4 Miles

  • Overall Female 2.4 Miles


Top 3 Male & Female Awards in the following categories

  • 19 & under

  • 20 - 29

  • 30 - 39

  • 40 - 49

  • 50 - 59

  • 60 - 69

  • 70 + up


Refund Policy

Race entries are final, and refunds are not available. Event management reserves the right to cancel the race or move to a later time in the event of inclement weather, emergency, or natural disaster. In the event of cancellation, entry fees will not be refunded.

SHOUT OUT TO OUR PARTNERS THAT HELP MAKE THIS EVENT POSSIBLE