Swim Course
(1.2 miles)
The point-to-point, beach start, 1.2 mile swim will be parallel and will flow in the direction of the lake current with the finish at Jean Klock Park.
If the current is flowing from south to north, the swim will start at Tiscornia Park. If the current is flowing from north to south, the swim will start at Rocky Gap Park.
You will have to walk from transition the 1.2 miles down the beach.
The swim finishes about 150 yards from the entrance to transition. The water will be 10-12 feet deep, and the water temperature is typically 60-74 degrees, and triathlon wetsuits are allowed.
Lake Michigan can be calm or choppy depending on the winds, so expect 1-3 foot waves.
Athletes will swim outside a line of buoys and inside a line of lifeguards on rescue boats, kayaks and surfboards.
