Nearest AirportsDuluth International Airport (DLH) is just under 2 hrs from Bayfield & the Apostle Islands. Duluth offers daily flights from Minneapolis & Chicago.
Gogebic Airport Ironwood, MI (IWD) via Chicago O'Hare. IWD is 1.5 hours away from Bayfield (67 miles by car). This is a smaller airport with 2 flights per day to and from Chicago or Minneapolis. Please consider the limited schedule before booking. It is a good alternative for those flying from Chicago. |
Where to EatWhile in the area, you should explore our local restaurants. Being located right next to the water provides for extraordinary fresh local fish.
Bayfield Madeline Island Washburn |
Where to StayOur race is located on the beautiful south shore of Lake Superior. To help you plan your stay, we are linking all our local Chambers. They have already compiled a vast list of options for you to consider including camping and non-traditional accomodations.
Bayfield Lodging Madeline Island Lodging Washburn Lodging |
About the Point to La Pointe Open Water Swim |
Registration Policies & Deadlines |
The race is a 2.1 mile, point to point swim that starts in Bayfield, Wisconsin, and proceeds across the waters of Lake Superior to land on beautiful Madeline Island. Swimming to Madeline Island has been a storied feat around the Bayfield area for decades.
The event began in 2006 with 24 swimmers and has developed into the thriving event it is now with 600 swimmers. The race serves as the largest fundraiser for the Bayfield Rec Center - supporting year round recreation, youth swimming and sailing classes, senior exercise and socializing, and a community hub. Swimmers have encountered all of Lake Superior's moods over the years, from calm, flat water to strong crosswinds with 2 foot waves. This event is registered with and approved by the US Coast Guard. US Coast Guard and US Coast Guard Auxiliary boats will monitor and patrol the event as a component of the Safety Team. |
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In case of individual cancellation or event cancellation due to weather, there are NO REFUNDS, transfers, or credits. Participants who give their registration to someone else will forfeit their registration and will be permanently banned from participation in the race. We strongly recommend cancellation insurance. Cancellation insurance covers unexpected items (qualifying events) that would cause you to cancel your participation. For example if you get injured or sick prior to the race or have another unexpected qualifying event. Please read the terms and conditions before purchasing. Please give serious consideration to cancellation insurance which is only available at registration time. Please note that cancellation insurance is purchased through a third-party vendor and not the Point to La Pointe organizers. You will need to save the email confirmation sent by the insurance company at the time of purchase in the event you have a claim. Transferring from one division to another (e.g. Competitive to Non-Competitive) or changing your Hoodie size can be done by emailing the race director before May 1, 2025 This deadline allows us to place our orders for hoodies, caps, materials, and supplies for the swim. Once everything has been ordered, changes can no longer be accommodated. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the race director via email or phone. Email Director: [email protected] Phone: 715-779-5408. Fundraising is a great way to engage your community in your open water swim journey and increase the impact you have supporting the Bayfield Rec Center.
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Packet Pickup
Lakeside Pavilion 2 Front Street Bayfield, WI 54814 |
Start Line
Wash. Ave. Beach Washington Avenue Bayfield, WI 54814 |
Madeline Isl. Ferry
Ferry Terminal 20 Washington Ave. Bayfield, WI 54814 |
Finish Line
Coming Soon! La Pointe, WI 54850 |
Awards Ceremony
La Pointe Elementary 868 Whitefish Rd La Pointe, WI 54850 |
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