Point to La Pointe Swim to Madeline Island

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Name: Point to La Pointe Swim to Madeline Island
Date: August 1, 2015
Website: www.point2lapointe.com
Event Description:
Swimming to the island has been a storied feat around the Bayfield area for decades.   Point to LaPointe started as a community swim for 24 people in 2006.  The event is now a race featuring more than 400 participants.  Swimmers have encountered all of Lake Superior's moods over the years, from calm, flat water to strong crosswinds with 2 foot waves.  The course follows the path of the winter "ice road", starting in Bayfield and landing at a beautiful family home on Madeline Island.  Spectators take the ferry across which offers views of the race.    The event is a fundraiser for swim programs at the Bayfield Area Recreation Center.   Casual swimmers can still enter the community event and bring their own escort.  
Location:
Swim from Bayfield to Madeline Island
Date/Time Information:
Friday, July 31 from 2-8 pm Packet pickup at the Bayfield Pavilion, 2 E. Front St., Bayfield, Drive to the very bottom of Rittenhouse Ave. (the main street through downtown Bayfield). We encourage swimmers to pick up their packets on Friday night to reduce congestion on Saturday morning.
Friday night from 5-8 pm Spaghetti dinner to benefit the swim team. At Bayfield Pavilion, 2 E. Front St , Bayfield $10 adults, $5 kids 12 and under 

Saturday, Aug. 1
6:00-6:45 am Packet pickup for late arrivals
7:00 am Safety meeting and warm-ups
7:20 am Start of Race event, 2 waves
7:31 Start of Community Swim
7:30 Ferry leaves Bayfield to Madeline Island-ideal for spectators
7:33 Start of Relay swim
8:05 Approximate arrival time of fastest race finishers
10:00 Cutoff time for all swimmers
10:15 Post-race awards and prizes at the Inn on Madeline Island
Contact Information:
scott@coacharmstrong.com
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