2026 Swim Across the Bay

Swim Across the Bay 2026 Sunday, September 13, 2026 – 7:30 AM Location 100 Jody Compretta Dr Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520 Start Henderson Point Boat Launch 99 W Bayview St Pass Christian, MS 39571 A continuous shuttle will run from 5:30 AM to 8:30 AM from near The Blind Tiger on the Bay St. Louis side. Signs will mark the pickup spot on Beach Blvd. Use the shuttle to return to the start if you parked there. Finish Beach north of the Bay St. Louis Municipal Harbor 100 Jody Compretta Dr Bay St. Louis, MS 39520 Race Description Swim Across the Bay is a 2‑mile, point‑to‑point open water swim , founded in 2017. Swimmers begin at the Henderson Point Boat Launch and follow a straight route across the bay to the Bay St. Louis Municipal Harbor pier. All participants and volunteers will receive a Swim Across the Bay race shirt . Awards & Rules Top 3 Overall Male & Female 1st, 2nd, 3rd (Male & Female) in each age group Age Groups : Under 15, then every 5 years (15–19, 20–24, …), and 75+ Cutoff: 2 hours (swimmers who do not finish within the cutoff will be picked up by water support) Participants 17 and younger must have a dedicated volunteer paddler. Kayak escorts are welcome and encouraged. Gear Guidelines Allowed: snorkel, personal buoy, other safety equipment Not allowed: fins, hand paddles, or any propulsion devices Wetsuits are allowed, but water temperatures are typically 80°F+ , which is considered unsafe for wetsuits. A swim cap is required; any cap is fine. A latex cap will be provided if needed. Goggles are strongly recommended . Parking & Transportation Participants may park at the finish area. A shuttle will transport swimmers to the start, or swimmers may be dropped off by friends or family. Event Details Breakfast items and drinks will be available after the race for all swimmers and volunteers. Volunteers are needed for kayak/paddleboard support. A limited number of boats are available; volunteers with their own equipment are encouraged. All