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. |
Natalie Stephano Anderson is a fitness professional who has years helping individuals of all ages with overall body fitness with aquatics. Stroke technique, aquatics running, and endurance regimes for training and prepping for any open water completion. Natalie worked with a Point to La Pointe swimmer in 2022 and 2023 with amazing success – supporting the swimmer through training and completion and she is excited to offer more support to beginning open water swimmers this year.
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Ursula M. Garrison is the Swim Director of the Point to La Pointe Open Water Swim and at the Bayfield Rec Center.
She's happy that we have been able to connect with coach Natalie so that we can offer this amazing program to support swimmers who may be looking for additional help in reaching their swim goals or who may not otherwise attempt the swim on their own. She is looking forward to another Point to La Pointe. |
Natalie Davenport works at the Bayfield Rec Center as the membership manager and serves as the volunteer and open water swim clinic coordinator for the Point to La Pointe Open Water Swim. She also works as a life coaching supporting young adults to find clarity and meaning in their lives so that they can contribute to their communities with more focus and ease. She has completed the P2LP swim the last 2 years and is over joyed to offer more support to beginner swimmers who want to be in Lake Superior.
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The Competitive Division is a competitive race.
The Non-Competitive Division is not a race, but will be timed for the swimmer's interest.
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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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