Back River Swim Today from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

     Essex, Md. -- Mariners are advised that a benefit swim is scheduled to occur near the mouth of the Back River in Baltimore County, Maryland on Sunday, August 7, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Approximately 400 swimmers will operate on a triangular course, starting near Rocky Point, proceeding northward in Hawk Cove, and finishing near Rocky Point. Participants will be accompanied by support vessels. Official patrol personnel on scene can be contacted on marine band radio channel 16 VHF-FM. For any comments or questions, contact Coast Guard Sector Baltimore, Waterways Management Division, at (410) 576-2674 or Ronald.L.Houck@uscg.mil. Chart 12278.