Lake Washington

We just learned from one of our lap swimmers that the current temperature of the lake is 46 degrees.
It needs to get colder, don't you think?

Let the count down begin!

Only 27 more days until the annual Polar Bear Plunge at Matthews Beach on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle WA.

As in other years, there will be a Badge O' Courage for all those who brave the icy waters up to their necks.

We are hoping to have Hot Beverages too but so far we are having trouble finding donations.

In an effort to help younger participants we have started a "Polar Bear Cub Club" and we will have a special time for kids (or people needing a little more space and calmness) a pre-frenzy opportunity to take the plunge.

Look for yourself in the following picture. If you see yourself you win a "Free" snowball!

Polar Bear Plunge 2010

Same time.
Same Place.

Be there.

The Polar Bear Plunge is still on!

Lots of folks have been wondering about the Polar Bear Plunge because of all the crazy weather we have been having.
The answer is "Heck Yea!"
I've ordered 1000 Badges 'O Courage and they are really cool - this year could be the coldest so don't miss the plunge of 2009!
We will also have pre-numbered wristbands to help us keep track of numbers and everyone can come to this blog later to log in your experiences.

If the weather is really foul on Jan 1 we will let people jump in early and leave if they don't want to hang around. You can still earn a Badge 'O Courage.
But for everyone that wants the bonding experience there will still be the group plunge at High Noon.

(You may also want to bring your own hot beverage too....we are having hard time getting coffee donations)

See you soon!

Polar Bear Plunge 2009

Hey Folks! January 1 is just around the corner! The Polar Bear Plunge is still on for Jan 1, High Noon at Matthews Beach.
Watch here for more info.
Janet

It's already Jan 22, 2008

and it is hard to believe that the Polar Bear Plunge was just 3 short weeks ago! All of us at Meadowbrook Pool and beyond would like to thank everyone for coming to the event.
We know we had around 1000 people because of the numbered wrist bands that were handed out and by the number of badges that we have left. There aren't very many.
It was great to see so many costumes and people were in great spirits. We want to thank Starbucks for sending such a great team of people to make hot drinks for everyone and we sure hope we can get them back again next year.
Hope everyone is experiencing a great 2008!

Seattle's 6th Annual Polar Bear Plunge!

This is the place to sign-in and share your experience jumping in Lake Washington.
We want to hear from you!
What's your name?
Where are you from?
How old are you (optional)?
Was this your first?
How did you like it?
Will we see you next year, and the year after that?

Please keep it clean. We want kids to be able to participate here too.
Thanks!