Polar Plunge 2015

On January 1st, 2015 I woke up early (10:00...), asked Tab if she wanted to take the Polar Bear Plunge (she groggily said yes), and then rushed like hell to Newport. It was 30 degrees when we arrived, but the blistering wind made it feel like we were trudging through the Arctic. But with everyone hopping up and down, and nervously excited, the energy on the beach was contagious. 

5 minutes to 12...it was time to start stripping. 

Needless to say Tab was a little cold.

I was surprised at how cold the sand was, our feet were numbing before hitting the water!

One minute remaining...

Post Plunge! Right at 12:00 pm every nearly naked body screamed and charged the icy water. After running about 20 feet in, I dove under a wave, and then quickly ran out soaking wet with every one else since I could no longer feel my legs! I don't think we were ever more excited to put clothes on.

I definitely recommend everyone take the Plunge at some point. It is, in my opinion, the "coolest" way to start the new year. ;)