Mackinac Island Swim returns for third year

The Mackinac Island Swim
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MACKINAC ISLAND — On Sunday, Aug. 13, a mixture of 471 participants will enter the waters of Lake Huron with a goal of swimming around Mackinac Island, a total of 8.2 miles. Swimmers will be supported by a crew of boaters, kayakers, medical support and spectators traveling from all over country, representing 29 states.

The Mackinac Island Swim supports the Mackinaw Woman’s Club. The finish line festivities at Mission Point Resort are a fundraiser for the club.

The Mackinac Island Swim will be held Aug. 13.
The Mackinac Island Swim will be held Aug. 13.
Swimmers will be supported by boaters, kayakers, medical support and spectators.
Swimmers will be supported by boaters, kayakers, medical support and spectators.

“We support those that support others, and the Mackinaw Woman’s Club embodies that. It’s a huge reason why the party at the finish line, which includes auctions, raffles and merchandise, acts as a fundraiser to benefit the Woman’s Club,” said Jon Vos, event director for the swim. “The Mackinac Island Swim is all about enjoying the challenge, the venue and the fellowship of others that share the same passion.”

The Mackinac Island Swim supports the Mackinaw Woman’s Club. The finish line festivities at Mission Point Resort are a fundraiser for the club.
The Mackinac Island Swim supports the Mackinaw Woman’s Club. The finish line festivities at Mission Point Resort are a fundraiser for the club.

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The Mackinac Island Swim starts near the shores of Grand Hotel at 8:00 a.m. Sunday. Swimmers will swim the perimeter of the island and finish at Mission Point Resort.

For more information on the annual Mackinac Island Swim, visit SwimAroundMac.com. For more information regarding the event’s beneficiary, The Mackinaw Woman’s Club, visit mackinawwomansclub.org.

This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: Mackinac Island Swim returns for third year