Recreation and Fitness Resources
  • Rec Center
    • Memberships
    • Financial Assistance Program
    • Calendar & Hours
    • Press Releases
    • Facilities
    • Employment
    • About Us
    • Contact
  • Classes
    • Swim Lessons & Aquatics
    • Swim Team
    • North Coast Community Sailing
    • Certifications
    • Senior Wellness
  • 2023 Point to La Pointe Swim
    • P2LP Sponsorship Opportunities
    • P2LP Apparel, Mugs & Merchandise
  • Bayfield Winter Festival
    • Polar Plunge >
      • Polar Plunge Waiver
    • Shopping, Dining & Lodging
  • Support Us
    • Donate
    • 1% for Recreation
    • Give to North Coast
    • Bayfield Area Trails
  • Newsletter
  • Rec Center
    • Memberships
    • Financial Assistance Program
    • Calendar & Hours
    • Press Releases
    • Facilities
    • Employment
    • About Us
    • Contact
  • Classes
    • Swim Lessons & Aquatics
    • Swim Team
    • North Coast Community Sailing
    • Certifications
    • Senior Wellness
  • 2023 Point to La Pointe Swim
    • P2LP Sponsorship Opportunities
    • P2LP Apparel, Mugs & Merchandise
  • Bayfield Winter Festival
    • Polar Plunge >
      • Polar Plunge Waiver
    • Shopping, Dining & Lodging
  • Support Us
    • Donate
    • 1% for Recreation
    • Give to North Coast
    • Bayfield Area Trails
  • Newsletter

Point to La Pointe 

Open Water Swim on Lake Superior - August 6, 2022

2023 Safety Team Information

Our Safety Team is responsible for the safe operation of this great event and is primarily made up of amazing volunteers! The participation and support of volunteer Perimeter Motor Boats and Safety Paddlers is vital to a safe, fun race for the swimmers. We couldn’t do this event without you! Register to participate today or contact us for more information! 

Perimeter Motor Boat 

If you are interested in being a perimeter motor boat, please email us. 

Safety Paddlers

All safety paddlers must be experienced paddlers with the equipment and skills to handle Lake Superior conditions, comfortable in paddling in 3' waves, and capable of self-rescuing. 

​Race organizers reserve the right to reject a paddler or a paddler's vessel that is not suitable for Lake Superior.  

All swimmers, including the Non-Competitive Division swimmers, will be covered by the Safety Team. Non-Competitive Division swimmers no longer need to provide their own Safety Paddler however, if they are providing their own paddler, the paddler must attend the mandatory safety meeting. 

Expectations and Requirements
  • Kayaks must be at least 15 feet long with double bulkheads and rudder or skeg.
  • A properly fitted PFD, spray skit, bilge pump, paddle float, and the ability to use them are required.
  • If accompanied by the knowledge of how to use them, a VHF Radio and towbelt are strongly encouraged.
  • Kayakers are expected to be dressed for full immersion.
  • Kayakers and their equipment must be competent and capable of handling the range of conditions that could be encountered on race day on 2 miles of open water on Lake Superior including rain, fog, wind up to 20 knots, and waves up to 3 feet. 
  • If possible, please bring a second PFD to throw to a swimmer in trouble.

    Safety Team Weekend Schedule

    This is the 2023 schedule. 
    ​
    Friday
    • 6:30pm Safety Team Meeting at location tbd
    Saturday
    • 6:00-6:30am - Paddlers drop off boats and gear
    • 6:25am Paddler Zone Leader Briefing
    • 6:30am Safety Paddler Meeting
    • 6:45am Safety Paddler Zone Team Meetings
    • 7:00 - Safety Team on water, radio check, and conditions briefing
    • 7:20am - Race Start - Rolling Start Format
    • 7:40am - All Swimmers in the Water
    • 10:45am - Pullout (any swimmers still in the water will be pulled)
    • 11:00am - Awards Ceremony at Madeline Island (Location TBD) 

    Questions?

    Vertical Divider
    Home
    Race Info
    Register

    ​Results
    Sponsors
    Picture

    Superior Sponsors

    Picture
    Picture

    Platinum Sponsors

    Picture
    Contact ursula@recreationandfitnessresources.org or 715-779-5408 with questions. ​

    More from rfr

    Donate
    Calendar
    Jobs & Opportunities

    Forms
    ​Privacy Policy

    We believe when individuals are healthy and active, our community is healthy and active. That’s why connecting our community members to affordable recreation and fitness programs in the Bayfield area is at the heart of what we do.  Your tax deductible donations directly provide affordable recreation and fitness opportunities for youth, families, adults, and seniors to rehabilitate, maintain their health, and improve their overall well-being.

    Contact Us

    715-779-5408
    info@recreationandfitnessresources.org
    140 S Broad St | PO Box 1146
    ​Bayfield, WI  54814
    ​Connect on Facebook
    Picture
    Recreation and Fitness Resources is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization rooted in beautiful Bayfield, WI. We provide and support affordable access to facilities, programs, classes, and events that promote health, activity, and fun. Need-based financial assistance is available. Find your fit with RFR!