Montauk Point-Block Island Swim Relay Just Another Day at the Beach for Dawgpatch Bandits - 27 East

Montauk Point-Block Island Swim Relay Just Another Day at the Beach for Dawgpatch Bandits

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Drew Harvey swims a leg of the Montauk Point-Block Island relay. COURTESY DAWGPATCH BANDITS

Drew Harvey swims a leg of the Montauk Point-Block Island relay. COURTESY DAWGPATCH BANDITS

Spencer Schneider, who swam the first leg, prepares to enter the water. He swam back to land first before setting off for Block Island. COURTESY DAWGPATCH BANDITS

Spencer Schneider, who swam the first leg, prepares to enter the water. He swam back to land first before setting off for Block Island. COURTESY DAWGPATCH BANDITS

A swimmer's arm, mid stroke, somewhere between Montauk Point and Block Island. COURTESY DAWGPATCH BANDITS

A swimmer's arm, mid stroke, somewhere between Montauk Point and Block Island. COURTESY DAWGPATCH BANDITS

Michał Petrzela takes a turn in the water. COURTESY DAWGPATCH BANDITS

Michał Petrzela takes a turn in the water. COURTESY DAWGPATCH BANDITS

The members of the team, who swam the last leg together, after reaching the shore of Block Island. COURTESY DAWGPATCH BANDITS

The members of the team, who swam the last leg together, after reaching the shore of Block Island. COURTESY DAWGPATCH BANDITS

Drew Harvey, left, and Jeremy Grosvenor celebrate on the support boat. COURTESY DAWGPATCH BANDITS

Drew Harvey, left, and Jeremy Grosvenor celebrate on the support boat. COURTESY DAWGPATCH BANDITS

The route taken by the swimmers shows the effect the current had on them. COURTESY DAWGPATCH BANDITS

The route taken by the swimmers shows the effect the current had on them. COURTESY DAWGPATCH BANDITS

From left, Nick Stevens, Drew Harvey and Michal Petrzela celebrate after reaching Block Island. COURTESY DAWGPATCH BANDITS

From left, Nick Stevens, Drew Harvey and Michal Petrzela celebrate after reaching Block Island. COURTESY DAWGPATCH BANDITS

authorStephen J. Kotz on Sep 3, 2024
Dawgpatch Bandits, a nonprofit founded by Drew Harvey of Sag Harbor that performs difficult physical endurance tests to raise money in support of mental health causes — and sometimes just... more

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