For some inherently profound reason, point-to-point swims just seem more satisfying than loop courses or out-and-back courses.

Getting to the other side feels like a significant achievement, an explicit accomplishment with a clear start and goal, a well-defined exploit.

The photo by Lucie Drolet of the 2013 Traversée internationale du lac St-Jean in Québec, Canada showcases the event flotilla surrounding the swimmers as they start out and head towards Roberval on the other side of lac St-Jean.

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