When you think of great places to do a polar bear swim, I am sure that West Texas does not come to mind. You might have images in your mind of people going out in January to enjoy some boating and water polo in the local lake. Contrary to those pre-conceived notions the water temp in Texas get about as close as you can get without it actually freezing over.
We left to go swim yesterday at 12:30pm and the air temp was around 60F and sunny. It was really quite pleasant. We got to the lake to see people frolicking and running around in all manner of swim wear. We were all convinced that this would be a walk in the park. The sun was beating down and conditions seemed perfect.
At 1:00pm the organizers made the call for everyone to line up to make the plunge. 
A few people jumped in quickly. Those in line saw that Chlöe and Tally were absolutely the youngest people there by at least 8 years so they ushered them up quickly. Before they knew it they were in the water and swimming precipitately toward the finish. They looked like Scooby and Shaggy with arms and legs moving faster than the could actually go. I jump in a minute or so after them. 
When my body hit the water it was the most shocking thing I could remember in recent memory. I couldn't swim fast enough to get out. The nice thing was as soon as we got out the sun warmed us all up quickly...and now we are members of the Polar Bear Club, San Angelo Chapter
A few people jumped in quickly. Those in line saw that Chlöe and Tally were absolutely the youngest people there by at least 8 years so they ushered them up quickly. Before they knew it they were in the water and swimming precipitately toward the finish. They looked like Scooby and Shaggy with arms and legs moving faster than the could actually go. I jump in a minute or so after them. 
When my body hit the water it was the most shocking thing I could remember in recent memory. I couldn't swim fast enough to get out. The nice thing was as soon as we got out the sun warmed us all up quickly...and now we are members of the Polar Bear Club, San Angelo Chapter
4 comments:
You guys are crazy - (and to think you posted this to your blog so all the world will know . . . . . Ü Ü Ü ) what a fun memory. Did you all go out for ice cream afterwards or hot chocolate???
To the new polar bears: Congratulations. I don't even like to get in 70 degree water, let alone 33 degree water.
Okay....so yes that was impressive that you all took a cold dip in the lake in the dead of water - even in Texas....I for one am already looking forward to the "Polar Bear Club" plunge your family will take in Japan next winter...
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