Thursday, May 23, 2013 | 5:18 a.m.
Hi, (not you?) | Member Center | Sign Out
Posted: 9:37 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013
By Nelson Hicks
GAINESVILLE, Ga. —
Nearly 100 people began 2013 with a plunge into the frigid waters of Lake Lanier.
The Polar Bear Swim returned for its 16th year at the Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club. The swim is a fundraiser for the club that has participants strip down to their swimsuits and take a quick dip into Lanier.
GALLERY: Polar Bear Swim at Lake Lanier
The Polar Bear Swim at Lake Lanier is similar to swims across the country at spots like Coney Island, Seattle and Boston.
Organizers estimated both the water and air temperatures at 43 degrees during Tuesday's jump. Rain pounded participants as they walked out onto the dock at the Olympic finish tour at the venue.
Following the jump, hot tubs and a bowls of chili awaited.
© 2013 Cox Media Group. By using this website,
you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices
.
Already have an account? Sign In
{* #registrationForm *} {* traditionalRegistration_displayName *} {* traditionalRegistration_emailAddress *} {* traditionalRegistration_password *} {* traditionalRegistration_passwordConfirm *}Already have an account? Sign In
{* #registrationFormBlank *} {* registration_firstName *} {* registration_lastName *} {* traditionalRegistration_displayName *} {* traditionalRegistration_emailAddressBlank *} {* registration_birthday *} {* registration_gender *} {* registration_postalZip *} {* traditionalRegistration_passwordBlank *} {* traditionalRegistration_passwordConfirmBlank *} {* agreeToTerms *}We have sent you a confirmation email. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account.
We look forward to seeing you frequently. Visit us and sign in to update your profile, receive the latest news and keep up to date with mobile alerts.
Don't worry, it happens. We'll send you a link to create a new password.
{* #forgotPasswordForm *} {* forgotPassword_emailAddress *}We have sent you an email with a link to change your password.
We've sent an email with instructions to create a new password. Your existing password has not been changed.
To sign in you must verify your email address. Fill out the form below and we'll send you an email to verify.
{* #resendVerificationForm *} {* resendVerification_emailAddress *}Check your email for a link to verify your email address.
You're Almost Done!
Select a display name and password
{* #socialRegistrationForm *} {* socialRegistration_displayName *} {* socialRegistration_emailAddress *} {* traditionalRegistration_password *} {* traditionalRegistration_passwordConfirm *}Tell us about yourself
{* registration_firstName *} {* registration_lastName *} {* registration_postalZip *} {* registration_birthday *} {* registration_gender *} {* agreeToTerms *}