Steve Shay
The public is invited to become polar bears Jan. 1 and take a quick chilly swim at Alki Beach at 10:00 am across from Dukes. These brave participants "brrrrraved" the cold at the annual event last year.

Alki Polar Bear Swim New Years Day

By Steve Shay
12/10/2009

Come wash away the challenges of 2009 and bath in the unlimited opportunities that 2010 brings to our lives by joining the West Seattle/White Center Polar Bear Swim this January 1, 2010 at 10:00 on Alki Beach.

Bring a suit, towel, slippers and dry clothes to put on after the swim. Over 50 of us gather each year at Alki Beach for our annual ceremony. (and it gets bigger each year!). We all hold hands in a long line, and run into Puget Sound together. It is great fun and not nearly as cold as one would think. And it makes the water a lot warmer when everyone runs in together holding hands. It is a grand time and the children have the most fun of all. Hot chocolate will be provided. We guarantee that this will help you get a great start on a new year filled with happiness, opportunity, love and adventure. If you are healthy, be brave! Come join the crowd. 10:00 am January 1, 2010 - Alki Beach across from Dukes.

Questions:

Mark Ufkes (206) 595-7124
markufkes@comcast.net (email only access between Dec. 17-31)

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