Come make a splash! ? The Sixth Annual Wilmette Open Water (WOW) Swim. Saturday, June 14th for a 7:00 a.m. start In the waters of Lake Michigan, just off of Wilmette's Gillson Beach. A fully supported one-mile open water swim race. Each registration includes one official entry, race swim cap, event beach towel, and total bragging rights! Your timing chip, official race swim cap, and towel will be available as you check in on race morning. All check-in will be done at the Gillson Beach House. There will also be time to warm up in the water, prior to the 7:00 a.m. start. Any questions? Just write to ouilmettefoundation@gmail.com