Swim Across The Bay
- Date Sun 14th September 2025
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi
- Price $59.30
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready to dive into an unforgettable adventure at the Swim Across The Bay event on Sunday, September 14, 2025! This exhilarating 2-mile point-to-point swim will take place in the beautiful Bay St. Louis, Hancock, starting at 7:30 AM from the Henderson Point Boat Launch in Pass Christian, MS. Participants will make their way across the stunning waters, finishing at the Bay St. Louis Municipal Harbor pier.
With a vibrant community atmosphere, swimmers of all skill levels are encouraged to join in on the fun. A shuttle bus will be available to transport participants back to the starting point after the race. All swimmers will receive a commemorative Swim Across The Bay shirt, and awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers, as well as to the top three in each age group. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy a fantastic day by the bay!
With a vibrant community atmosphere, swimmers of all skill levels are encouraged to join in on the fun. A shuttle bus will be available to transport participants back to the starting point after the race. All swimmers will receive a commemorative Swim Across The Bay shirt, and awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers, as well as to the top three in each age group. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy a fantastic day by the bay!
Organiser's Description
SWIM ACROSS THE BAY 2025
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 AT 7:30 AM
START
HENDERSON POINT BOAT LAUNCH
99 W BAYVIEW ST
PASS CHRISTIAN, MS 39571
THE SHUTTLE BUS WILL RUN FROM NEAR THE BLIND TIGER ON THE BAY ST. LOUIS SIDE FROM 5:30AM TO 8:30AM CONTINUOUSLY SO YOU CAN GET A RIDE BACK TO THE START AFTER THE RACE IF YOU PARKED AT THE START. THERE WILL BE SIGNS MARKING THE PICKUP NEAR THE BLIND TIGER ON BEACH BLVD.
FINISH
BEACH NORTH OF THE BAY ST. LOUIS MUNICIPAL HARBOR [https://goo.gl/maps/gNH4769L2R2axin7A]
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. A SHUTTLE BUS WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE START OF THE RACE OR CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT THE START BY A FRIEND OR RELATIVE.
GEAR
YOU CAN USE ANY SAFETY EQUIPMENT YOU WANT INCLUDING A SNORKEL OR PERSONAL BUOY. YOU ARE FORBIDDEN TO USE ANY PROPULSION DEVICE INCLUDING FINS OR HAND PADDLES. YOU MAY WEAR A WETSUIT HOWEVER THE WATER TEMPERATURE IS TYPICALLY 80 DEGREES OR HIGHER WHICH IS CONSIDERED UNSAFE FOR WETSUITS. YOU MUST WEAR A SWIM CAP, BUT IT CAN BE ANY CAP YOU PREFER. WE WILL ISSUE YOU A LATEX SWIM CAP IF YOU NEED ONE. GOGGLES ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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 7/15 $50
REGULAR REGISTRATION 7/16 - 8/28 $55
LATE FEES 8/29 - 9/14 $65
PACKET PICKUP (LOCATION, DATE & TIME)
NEW ORLEANS AREA EARLY PICK-UP WILL BE ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 AT FLEET FEET METAIRIE IN METAIRIE (3020 SEVERN AVENUE)
PACKET PICK UP WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 AT THE MOCKINGBIRD CAFE IN OLD TOWN BAY SAINT LOUIS (110 S 2ND ST, BAY ST LOUIS, MS 39520 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mockingbird+Cafe/@30.3109764,-89.3317642,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x889c2ddbbaf51cbf:0xe33e3b57376bcc56!8m2!3d30.3109718!4d-89.3291839!16s%2Fg%2F1tctmkyz?entry=ttu]).
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
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 AT 7:30 AM
START
HENDERSON POINT BOAT LAUNCH
99 W BAYVIEW ST
PASS CHRISTIAN, MS 39571
THE SHUTTLE BUS WILL RUN FROM NEAR THE BLIND TIGER ON THE BAY ST. LOUIS SIDE FROM 5:30AM TO 8:30AM CONTINUOUSLY SO YOU CAN GET A RIDE BACK TO THE START AFTER THE RACE IF YOU PARKED AT THE START. THERE WILL BE SIGNS MARKING THE PICKUP NEAR THE BLIND TIGER ON BEACH BLVD.
FINISH
BEACH NORTH OF THE BAY ST. LOUIS MUNICIPAL HARBOR [https://goo.gl/maps/gNH4769L2R2axin7A]
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. A SHUTTLE BUS WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE START OF THE RACE OR CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT THE START BY A FRIEND OR RELATIVE.
GEAR
YOU CAN USE ANY SAFETY EQUIPMENT YOU WANT INCLUDING A SNORKEL OR PERSONAL BUOY. YOU ARE FORBIDDEN TO USE ANY PROPULSION DEVICE INCLUDING FINS OR HAND PADDLES. YOU MAY WEAR A WETSUIT HOWEVER THE WATER TEMPERATURE IS TYPICALLY 80 DEGREES OR HIGHER WHICH IS CONSIDERED UNSAFE FOR WETSUITS. YOU MUST WEAR A SWIM CAP, BUT IT CAN BE ANY CAP YOU PREFER. WE WILL ISSUE YOU A LATEX SWIM CAP IF YOU NEED ONE. GOGGLES ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
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 7/15 $50
REGULAR REGISTRATION 7/16 - 8/28 $55
LATE FEES 8/29 - 9/14 $65
PACKET PICKUP (LOCATION, DATE & TIME)
NEW ORLEANS AREA EARLY PICK-UP WILL BE ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 AT FLEET FEET METAIRIE IN METAIRIE (3020 SEVERN AVENUE)
PACKET PICK UP WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 AT THE MOCKINGBIRD CAFE IN OLD TOWN BAY SAINT LOUIS (110 S 2ND ST, BAY ST LOUIS, MS 39520 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mockingbird+Cafe/@30.3109764,-89.3317642,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x889c2ddbbaf51cbf:0xe33e3b57376bcc56!8m2!3d30.3109718!4d-89.3291839!16s%2Fg%2F1tctmkyz?entry=ttu]).
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
Races
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2 Mile Open Water Swim - Individual
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th September 2025 (7:30AM CDT)
$59.30
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