Race Info

The 16th Annual Point to La Pointe - 2021 Cliff Swim is on Saturday, August 7. 

Date

Saturday, August 7, 2021

Registration Fee

December 1 - February 28 $140
March 1-April 30 $150
​After May 1 $160

REGISTER

Registration for 2021 will open on December 8th at midnight.

Refunds

If the 2021 event has to be cancelled due to COVID-19, all registration fees, minus the online processing fee, will be refunded. RFR & the Bayfield Rec Center will not be keeping any of the registration dollars in this case.

In case of individual cancellation or event cancellation due to weather, there are no refunds, transfers, or credits. We recommend cancellation insurance.

Course Information

Course Marked by Blue Lines

The 2021 Point to LaPointe Swim, hosted by the Recreation and Fitness Resources as a fundraiser for the Bayfield Rec Center, is changing due to COVID-19.  The Point to LaPointe - 2021 Cliff Swim will deliver a challenging Lake Superior course for swimmers and breathtaking views for spectators atop Bayfield's famous 75' cliffs.  
 
This one time, coastal, 5k triangular loop course is appropriate for the die-hard competitor and regular water enthusiasts alike.  The Point to LaPointe - 2021 Cliff Swim provides a unique opportunity for spectators to view the swim from the scenic Brownstone Trail, walking distance from the race start.  The trail follows an old railroad grade just feet from the cliff’s edge, with a birdseye view 75' above Lake Superior.  Viewing is also available from the cliffs at Wild Rice Retreat.
 
We are implementing extensive safety protocols, including changes to packet pick-up, social distancing, and a staggered start from Halvor Reiten Beach (adjacent to the Bayfield Rec Center.  The Rec Center staff, RFR board, and numerous volunteers are working diligently with the City of Bayfield, local business owners, U.S. Coast Guard, local E.M.S., and the Bayfield County Health Department to provide a race with COVID-19 compliant protocols.  

Swimmers will start from beach. Large buoys will mark the course. For safety reasons, you will be expected to swim along the marked course and may be steered back on course by a safety paddler if necessary. 

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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Race Information 

• All swimmers should have some open water swimming experience or be able to swim a mile in under 45:00 in a pool.
• Cut off time for the race is 10:45am (3 hours from the time the last swimmer has started). Swimmers will be pulled from the water at this time. Swimmers pulled from the water at the cut off time will be dropped off at the finish line.
• Swimmers must pick up their race packet in person. 
• Swimmers under 16 years of age need to complete a Application for Minors under 16 for approval to participate in the race. The minimum age requirement is 10 years old.

Competitive Division 

The Competitive Division is a competitive race. 

• Wetsuits are required except by special permission from the Race Director. Swimmers wishing to swim without a wetsuit need to complete a  Wetsuit Waiver Application and email it to brittany@recreationandfitnessresources for approval. Shorties and bibs will likely be adequate but a full suit is best in case of cold temperatures. Water temperatures on Lake Superior can vary greatly with wind direction and prior day's weather (typically 63-71 degrees). ​
• No artificial swimming aids (fins, snorkels, etc) are permitted, except wetsuits.​​

Non-Competitive Division

The Non-Competitive Division is not a race, but will be timed for the swimmer's interest. 

• Swimmers should feel confident in their ability to swim 3 miles in open water.  
• Wetsuits are required for all swimmers in the Non-Competitive Division. Shorties and bibs will likely be adequate but a full suit is recommended due to cold water temperatures (typically 63-71 degrees)
• Fins, snorkels, and hand paddles are permitted.
• If you're looking for the Community Swim, please register for the Non-Competitive Division.
• Non-Competitive Division swimmers will be covered by the Safety Team and no longer need to provide their own Safety Paddler. 

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