Plunge Into 2015 at the Coolest Event of the Year

Kick off the new year with a cool tradition—a refreshing plunge into invigorating Puget Sound! 

Jump into the water with other jubilant merrymakers at the 4th annual Polar Bear Plunge held January 1 at Point Defiance Marina. 

Trade your winter coat for a swimsuit and go knee high or waist deep -- or take the full plunge. The Cub Plunge, for children younger 

 than 10, begins at 11:30 am, followed by an Adult/Family Plunge at noon. Costumes are welcome but not required.

The event is free and takes place rain or shine at the Point Defiance boat launch, located at 5912 N. Waterfront Drive in Point Defiance Park. Daring folks who jump in can warm up afterward in front of heaters while sipping free hot drinks. 

In addition to a year’s worth of bragging rights, participants receive a Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium coupon good for $3 off general admission. Commemorative T-shirts will be available for purchase.

Polar Bear Plunge proved to be wildly popular last year with more than 1,000 people in attendance and 350 taking the plunge off the boat ramp or docks. Those brave enough to jump into Puget Sound ranged from small children to the more mature, from costumed to fully clothed. 

Point Defiance Marina has anchored the northeast side of Point Defiance Park since 1944, when it replaced the original boathouse pavilion of the early 1900s. While down at the waterfront stop by to browse the gift shop, rent a boat or sign up for a boating or fishing class. 

For more information, visit PointDefianceMarina.com or call (253) 591-5325.