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[Kurt]

Polar Bear Plunge at WaterColor 2011 Photos

It's an exciting annual tradition at the WaterColor Inn and Resort. What better way to start a new year than with an invigorating plunge into the cool waters of the Gulf of Mexico?

Young and old alike assemble in the early morning hours of a new day, month, and year to brave cold temps in an exciting romp into and quickly out of the water. Welcome 2011!


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Watercolor Guest?

Do you have to be a guest at Watercolor to participate or do you just show up at the beach by 9 a.m.?

 

[Kurt]

Do you have to be a guest at Watercolor to participate or do you just show up at the beach by 9 a.m.?

All are welcome. Except actual polar bears.

 

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I was there for New Years and would have been crazy enough to go.....there is always next year!

 

[Kurt]

I was there for New Years and would have been crazy enough to go.....there is always next year!

You mean if you weren't sound asleep?

 

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If only it were true I have a five and seven year old and they dont care how late I stay up they still come pouncing at 6:30

You mean if you weren't sound asleep?

 

[Kurt]

You don't have to wait until 1/1/12. It's cold enough for Polar Bears today!

 

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You don't have to wait until 1/1/12. It's cold enough for Polar Bears today!

Be there this weekend but will probably have a wetsuit on. My kids and I went the second week in december (with wetsuits) mine was a shorty and my legs were numb after about 15 minutes still refreshing though.