Point to La Pointe Swim - Recreation and Fitness Resources
Date and Time
Saturday Aug 5, 2023
7:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
5:30-6:00 am - Race Day Packet Pickup
6:30 am - Mandatory Safety Briefing and Race Instructions
7:20 am - Race Start
10:45 am - Pull Out - all swimmers still in the water will be pulled
11:00 am - Awards Ceremony (TBD - Madeline Island)
Location
The swimming course follows the same route of the winter ice road, from the beach at the end of Washington Ave. in Bayfield, straight across to Griggs Landing on Madeline Island. This course parallels the route of the Madeline Island Ferry, finishing approximately 3/4 mile north of the ferry dock. The ferry affords excellent viewing for spectators.
Fees/Admission
Apostle Islands Spectator Cruise: $60
You can register to watch the race from the Apostle Islands SPECTATOR Cruise the day of the race.
Coffee service, juice, mimosas, appetizers, fruit, breakfast sandwiches, and some other breakfast goodies.
Contact Information
Brittany Schmitt
Send Email
Description
Swimming to 2.1 miles to Madeline Island from Bayfield has been a storied feat around the Bayfield area for decades.
Starting as a community swim for 24 people in 2006, Point to La Pointe has grown into a thriving community event which now hosts about 650 swimmers annually.
We were selected as one of the top swims in the United States by Open Water Source! We're honored by this distinction and will continue to improve and grow our event, which is now in its 17th year!
If you would like to support the swimmers on the day of the race, register for the SPECTATOR CRUISE.
Point to La Pointe is a fundraiser to support classes and programs, including swimming lessons and a swim team, at the Bayfield Rec Center.
Registration for the 2023 race has closed, but watch for how to REGISTER for the 2023 race.
You can either register online or fundraise your entry fee and additional donations to support local area fitness programs.
To learn more about how to fundraise for your entry fee, CLICK HERE.
SCHEDULE:
5:30-6:00 am - Race Day Packet Pickup
6:30 am - Mandatory Safety Briefing and Race Instructions
7:20 am - Race Start
10:45 am - Pull Out - all swimmers still in the water will be pulled
11:00 am - Awards Ceremony (TBD - Madeline Island)
Images
