Polar plunge Jan. 1

Nearly 20-years ago a group of local residents started what has become a New Year’s Day tradition. They started the new year with a quick swim in the cold water.

This year will be no different, with the 18th annual Polar Plunge slated to take place at either Expedition Island or at the Lucerne Marina.

Event organizer Randy Walker is asking those interested to meet at Expedition Island at 10 am. and they will then make a decision to do the plunge in the Green River or on the swimming beach at Lucerne.

Walker said for about the past decade they have chosen to go to Lucerne because it has a better and safer environment.

On Jan. 1, 2014, there were around 20 people who decided to attend the Polar Plunge and Walker said a lot who will participate will be ones who have done so in the past.

He also encouraged new participants to attend.

“It’s a great way to start the year,” he said.

As a precaution, Walker said people need to be in good health to get into the water, and need to be prepared to dry off carefully and to have warm clothing.

He said there will be food and hot chocolate available for those who participate.

 

Reader Comments(0)