CMSC Team Socials are scheduled periodically throughout the year, including drinks after workout, weekend brunches, dinners following our championship meets, and the ever-popular Holiday Party. If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns, please feel free to email the Social Organizer, Jen Downing.

Monthly Events:

No current info.

Summer Events:

”WALDEN WEDNESDAYS” AT WALDEN POND (contact Tommy Gainer)

When the weather warms up and the New England spring makes a turn toward its famous summer heat, are you looking for an escape? Then come join a season of Walden Wednesdays at the Pond!

Walden Wednesdays are a chance to get out from the city and enjoy the serenity and beauty of Thoreau's famous Walden Pond. They are not a Cambridge Masters event and any and all are welcome. Attendees range from die-hard open water swimmers who are looking for a chance to train, to non-competitive swimmers who enjoy a cool dip in the idyllic setting. At summer's end, we also make a special outing to Woods Hole, Cape Cod to view the bioluminescent waters there and the glowing (but non-stinging) jelly fish.

The swim schedule is every Wednesday, rain or shine, beginning in early June and lasting through the end of September or whenever the Pond is deemed too cold. We form carpools out to the Pond, departing from various Boston area locations around 6pm and meeting in front of the Walden guardhouse at 6:30pm. As the daylight begins to wane at the end of the summer, we often meet earlier to avoid getting locked out of the parking lot when the Pond closes early. Due to the high water levels this year, the rangers are limiting the number of vehicles allowed in the park so PLEASE CARPOOL.

Click here to join the group.

"SUNDAY OCEAN SWIMS (SOS)" AT NAHANT (contact Tommy Gainer)

Last year, a group of swimmers started swimming on the weekends in the ocean at Nahant to train for various open water events. This year, it's been decided to keep these swims going so we've decided to create an official weekly swim for the season called Sunday Ocean Swims (SOS). Every Sunday, we will meet at 9 am in the DCR parking lot adjacent to the Tides restaurant for ocean swims that will cover 2 - 4+ mile distances. The swims will be held throughout the season until it is too cold. The swims will be held rain or shine unless the weather creates surface conditions or currents that are too dangerous. If you are interested in joining us, please send me an email.

Please note that the temperature in the water at Nahant varies from the mid 50's to 70 degrees fahrenheit. It is important that you bring the necessary attire to safely swim at some of these temperatures. This includes wetsuits and caps. Bright colored caps are also encouraged to provide visibility as a swimmer in the water.

These swims are encouraged for stronger swimmers who are comfortable swimming in conditions that can rapidly change at times. The swims are not affiliated with any group and all participants take responsibility for their liability and safety.

Directions: This is the address for the Dunkin Donuts at the entrance of the parking lot. Please use this for directions: 2 Wilson Road Nahant, MA 01908-1017

Every December, CMSC holds a Holiday Party at a local pub following the completion of the short-course meters championship meet at BU. Food and beverages are served. Coaches’ gifts are also presented and all team members are encouraged to attend.