SWIM TO POWER ISLAND 2026

Wednesday, August 19
Arrival: 6:15 AM
Mandatory Safety Briefing: 6:30 AM
Swim Start: Approximately 6:50 AM

Join MiTri Tri Club for one of our signature summer adventures: an open-water swim from Old Mission Peninsula to Power Island and back.

Starting from a private residence on Old Mission Peninsula, swimmers will travel approximately 2,900 yards to Power Island before returning along the supported route.

DISTANCE

• Approximately 2,900 yards each way
• Approximately 5,800 yards or 3.3 miles total

This is a supported open-water adventure—not a race and not a beginner swim. Participants must be experienced, confident open-water swimmers capable of completing the full distance.

SAFETY SUPPORT

We are partnering with the Sweller community again this year to help secure boat and paddle support. The boat will provide safety coverage and serve as a visible sighting target along the route. Kayakers and paddleboarders will provide additional support.

Participation will be limited based on the number of confirmed boats, paddlers, and volunteers. Selecting “Going” on Facebook does not guarantee a swimmer position. All swimmers must complete the registration and waiver process and receive confirmation before attending.

REQUIRED FOR SWIMMERS

• Brightly colored swim cap
• Swim safety buoy
• Goggles
• Nutrition and hydration
• Wetsuit optional based on water conditions
• Mandatory check-in, safety briefing, and check-out

The planned swim is the complete 3.3-mile out-and-back. A boat ride back from the island is not guaranteed.

The swim is weather and water-condition dependent. Final event instructions, parking information, the private start address, and any weather updates will be sent directly to confirmed participants.

Not swimming? We also need boaters, kayakers, paddleboarders, and shoreline volunteers. Please contact MiTri if you can help support the event.

Come experience Power Island from the water and share an unforgettable morning with the MiTri community.

Register here and let us know, full Distance, Half Distance (Need a ride back), Kayak Support, Paddel Board Support, other support or helping with Boat support.