Swim Across The Bay

Swim Across the Bay 2022

Sunday, September 17, 2023 at 7:30 AM 

START

Henderson Point Boat Launch
99 W Bayview St
Pass Christian, MS 39571 

FINISH

Beach North of the Bay St. Louis Municipal Harbor
100 Jody Compretta Dr,
Bay St. Louis, MS 39520
 
DESCRIPTION

Swim Across the Bay is a 2-mile, point-to-point swim founded in 2017 that starts at the Henderson Point Boat Launch in Pass Christian, MS. The swim route will be a straight line across the bay to the pier of the Bay St. Louis Municipal Harbor. All participants and volunteers will receive a Swim Across the Bay shirt.

Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers. We will have a 2 hour cutoff for the race. Any swimmers that do not complete the race in 2 hours will be picked up by water support crews.  Any participant that is 17 and younger has to have a dedicated volunteer paddle next to them. All swimmers are welcome and encouraged to provide a kayak escort.

Participants can park at the finish line. Transportation will be provided to the start of the race or can be dropped off at the start by a friend or relative.
 
Event Details

Breakfast items and drinks will be available after the race for all swimmers and volunteers.
 
Volunteers are needed to kayak/paddleboard alongside the swimmers. A limited number of kayaks and paddleboards will be available for volunteers so we will also be looking for people to supply their own. All volunteers will receive a Swim Across the Bay race shirt.
 
Registration Fees (Early & Late Fees & Dates):

Early bird date and fees –  Until 7/18      $50
Regular registration –        7/19 - 8/31     $55
Late fees –                            9/1 -  9/17     $60

 
Packet Pickup (Location, Date & Time)

Packet pick up will take place on Saturday, September 16 in front of Buoy's Bar in Old Town Bay Saint Louis (115 S Beach Blvd, Bay St Louis, MS 39520).
 
Age Groups: Under 15, then every 5 years (15-19, 20-24, 25-29, etc.), and 75+
 
Awards:  Top 3 Overall Male & Female, & 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Male & Female in each age group