2024 Point to La Pointe Open Water Swim

Saturday, August 3, 2024

Swimming to Madeline Island has been a storied feat around the Bayfield area for decades. Starting as a community swim for 24 people in 2006, the Point to La Pointe has grown into a thriving race that sells out annually.

SCHEDULE:
5:30-6:00 am - Race Day Last Minute Packet Pickup (Bayfield Pavilion)
6:00-6:30 am - Race chip pick up + Swimmers drop off bag with personal items
(Washington Ave Beach) - bags must be dropped of by 6:30am or else they will not be at the finish line
7:00 am - Mandatory Safety Briefing and Race Instructions
7:20 am - Race Start - see swimmer information document for breakdowns
10:05 am - Pull Out - all swimmers still in the water will be pulled
11:00 am - Awards Ceremony (La Pointe Elementary School)

PRE-PACKET PICK UP:
Friday, August 2, 2024

​2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Lakeside Pavilion
Bayfield, WI

Check-in
Packet Pickup
Swag Pickup
Pre-purchased merchandise pickup
Swimmers drop off bag with personal items that they want at the finish line on Madeline Island ​change of clothes, towel, shoes, race provided return ferry ticket

AWARDS:
Age group winners (Men and Women ages 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)

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QUESTIONS?
715-779-5408
ursula@bayfieldrec.org