WELCOME TO THE
MINNEWASKA DISTANCE SWIMMERS ASSOCIATION (MDSA)
This site is made by swimmers for swimmers


In the summer of 2002, for the first time in 16 years and after a long struggle, we could enjoy long distance swimming legally in the most beautiful, easily accessed lake in southern NY state.

Lake Minnewaska with its clear, clean water and dramatic, sheer cliffs has once again become a prime destination for recreational swimmers.

This program which greatly enhances the swimming choices at Lake Minnewaska is an exciting opportunity which our web site is dedicated to helping you enjoy.

Members of MDSA who pass the swim test are allowed to swim with a buddy from the Distance Swimmers Beach around a 200 yard buoyed line.

To be part of this experience visit the Joining MDSA page.

2026 MDSA swim season begins Saturday June 20 2026
and ends Labor Day September 7 2026.

2026 renewals for MDSA current members begins April 1 2026.
All 2025 renewed and new members will receive a renewal email in Spring 2026.
New member applications will be accepted after April 30 2026.


Click here to see "ALERTS" from Minnewaska Park