Point to La Pointe Open Water Swim

09/04/2026

Ask for help - your race will be a lot more fun! 👯‍♀️

✨ Registration is now open for those who commit to fundraising a minimum of $500 for their race entry. We know this sounds like a lot, but over the years we've seen people far surpass this goal.

Asking for money can be hard. Asking for help of any kind can be hard. But it's worth it for the support you feel when your community is behind you, cheering you on. 🎉

📖 🧠We know that fundraising is a skill- If you would like support building those skills or a little guidance on how you might get started - We’re here so that you can be successful and have a great experience!

The P2LP is a critical fundraiser for the Bayfield Rec Center. Each dollar you raise goes directly to support programs for youth, adults, families, and seniors. It allows us to provide scholarships for kids to learn to swim, sail, and be safe around water.

09/03/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Raffle Winner and thank you to all of the local businesses that stuffed that basket full of wonderful prizes!

08/31/2026

September 1-15, 2026
😍Fundraiser Registration
Participants who commit to raising a minimum of $500 can register in this slot. Participants are required to submit $100 payment that counts toward their $500 minimum. Participants must raise an additional $400, for $500 total by June 1st, 2027, or else they forfeit their spot in the 2027 race. Participants can swim in competitive or non-competitive division. Participants must set up a profile in Race Roster and submit donations through Race Roster. This is your best option to secure your spot for the 2027 Point to La Pointe. Fundraisers who raise $1000, $2500, and $5000 receive special awards.

Wednesday September 16th, 2026 at 12pm Central
🏊 General Registration
Participants can register for their spot in the 2027 race. Registration will be $250 and must be paid at time of check out. These spots go very quickly. This sold out in 5 minutes in 2025.

Early Opportunity for 2028 Race (Will go on sale September 17th, 2026)
More information coming soon!

08/24/2026

Congratulations, Raandi and thank for being part of the P2LP story! Did anyone else get local news coverage of your Point to La Pointe swim?

Ranndi Fritchen was 17 the first time she swam across Lake Superior from Bayfield to Madeline Island. She wore fins, swam beside her mother's fishing boat, and had spent weeks

08/17/2026

08/13/2026

Help us move some merch. Deep discounts and free shipping through October 31st! tinyurl.com/p2lpmerch

08/11/2026

Thank you for your interest and patience as we finalize registration logistics for the 2027 Point to La Pointe. This information, as well as links to be notified about the 2027 registration, is available on our website. https://www.bayfieldrec.org/point-to-la-pointe.html

The 2027 P2LP will be Saturday August 7th, 2027

August 18-31, 2026
Pre-Purchased Opportunity Registration

In 2025 people were able to purchase early access to secure their spot in the 2027 race. These people will have 2 weeks to register. Buying the “opportunity ” does not automatically register them. They MUST register during the access period between August 18th and 31st. If they do not register during this 2 week period the code will expire and they will have to register with the general registration. Codes will be sent by Friday August 14th, 2026. The Race Director will be following up to make sure people have plenty of reminders and don’t get left behind.

September 1-15, 2026
😍Fundraiser Registration

Participants who commit to raising a minimum of $500 can register in this slot. Participants are required to submit $100 payment that counts toward their $500 minimum. Participants must raise an additional $400, for $500 total by June 1st, 2027, or else they forfeit their spot in the 2027 race. Participants can swim in competitive or non-competitive division. Participants must set up a profile in Race Roster and submit donations through race roster. This is your best option to secure your spot for the 2027 Point to La Pointe. Fundraisers who raise $1000, $2500, and $5000 receive special awards.

Wednesday September 16th, 2026 at 12pm Central
🏊 General Registration

Participants can register for their spot in the 2027 race. Registration will be $250 and must be paid at time of check out. These spots go very quickly. This sold out in 5 minutes in 2025.


Early Opportunity for 2028 Race (Will go on sale September 17th, 2026)
More information coming soon!