Lake Michigan - The Silver Sequel
Tuesday, August 6 – Saturday, August 10, 2024
Past event
8:00 AM CDT
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Free · 1 race
Event summary
Join us in celebrating an extraordinary challenge at Lake Michigan - The Silver Sequel, taking place from August 6th to August 10th, 2024, in the vibrant city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This thrilling event features the remarkable Jim "The Shark" Dreyer as he attempts an awe-inspiring solo swim of 82.9 miles, stretching from McKinley Beach to City Beach in Grand Haven, Michigan. This swim not only marks a personal milestone for Dreyer, who aims to surpass his previous record-setting swim, but it also serves as a fundraiser for the Grand Haven Chapter and the Western Lake Michigan Chapter of the U.S. Coast Guards Chief Petty Officers Association.
The atmosphere will be electric as spectators and supporters gather to cheer on Dreyer in his quest to conquer the waves of Lake Michigan once more. Don’t miss the chance to witness this incredible feat of endurance and determination, while also contributing to a noble cause that supports the families and communities of Lake Michigan Guardians. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable experience!
The atmosphere will be electric as spectators and supporters gather to cheer on Dreyer in his quest to conquer the waves of Lake Michigan once more. Don’t miss the chance to witness this incredible feat of endurance and determination, while also contributing to a noble cause that supports the families and communities of Lake Michigan Guardians. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable experience!
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Entries closedTuesday, Aug 6, 2024 (8:00 AM CDT)
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LAKE MICHIGAN THE SILVER SEQUEL
In 2023, to mark the 25th anniversary of his 1998 record-setting swim across Lake Michigan and to celebrate his 60th birthday, JIM "THE SHARK" DREYER https://www.jimthesharkdreyer.complanned to raise the bar with a self-sufficient swim across Lake Michigan that is 25 miles further than his escorted swim of 25 years ago.
After his two attempts fell short in 2023, Dreyer continues his quest this summer to swim the 82.9-MILE point-to-point route alone, from _McKinley Beach_ in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to _City Beach _in his hometown of Grand Haven, Michigan, a.k.a. Coast Guard City USA. The swim is scheduled to begin on AUGUST 6, 2024, depending on weather.
_LAKE MICHIGAN THE SILVER SEQUEL _will benefit the GRAND HAVEN CHAPTER https://grandhavencpoa.org/home and WESTERN LAKE MICHIGAN (MILWAUKEE) CHAPTER https://www.facebook.com/people/Western-Lake-Michigan-CPOA/100064927111374 of the U.S. Coast Guards _CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION_ https://uscgcpoa.org, which supports Lake Michigan Guardians, their families, and communities on both shores.
In 2023, to mark the 25th anniversary of his 1998 record-setting swim across Lake Michigan and to celebrate his 60th birthday, JIM "THE SHARK" DREYER https://www.jimthesharkdreyer.complanned to raise the bar with a self-sufficient swim across Lake Michigan that is 25 miles further than his escorted swim of 25 years ago.
After his two attempts fell short in 2023, Dreyer continues his quest this summer to swim the 82.9-MILE point-to-point route alone, from _McKinley Beach_ in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to _City Beach _in his hometown of Grand Haven, Michigan, a.k.a. Coast Guard City USA. The swim is scheduled to begin on AUGUST 6, 2024, depending on weather.
_LAKE MICHIGAN THE SILVER SEQUEL _will benefit the GRAND HAVEN CHAPTER https://grandhavencpoa.org/home and WESTERN LAKE MICHIGAN (MILWAUKEE) CHAPTER https://www.facebook.com/people/Western-Lake-Michigan-CPOA/100064927111374 of the U.S. Coast Guards _CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION_ https://uscgcpoa.org, which supports Lake Michigan Guardians, their families, and communities on both shores.
Location
McKinley Beach, 1750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr., Milwaukee, 53202, WI, United States
Lake Michigan - The Silver Sequel
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