Avila Beach Polar Bear Plunge
A little history of the Avila Beach Polar Bear Plunge
On January 1, 2013, two Shell Beach friends, Alan Raul and Cary Geihs, decided to take a dip at Avila Beach at noon to celebrate the new year. The following year they invited friends to join them. The rest is history... The event is now an annual Avila Beach event occurring every January 1st, at noon.
Read an article from Avila Beach Life about Alan and Cary and the Avila Beach Polar Bear Plunge
The annual Avila Beach Polar Bear Plunge is a celebration of fitness, nature, a New Year, camaraderie and still having dessert. Dessert can be a cup of coffee or something to eat at one of the local Avila Beach establishments after the plunge. If you are brave, even some cold ice cream can be had locally in Avila Beach!!!
Meet on the East side of the Avila Beach pier at 11:30 AM for pictures and encouragement from fellow plungers.
Spectators and photographers can gather on the pier for the best vantage point of the plungers.
This is an Avila Beach event and NOT a Cayucos event.
"BE BOLD... GET COLD"
T-Shirts
Polar Bear T-Shirts will be available at the event.
All proceeds from the T-Shirt fundraiser go to the Friends of Avila Pier, who are raising funds for the Rehabilitation Project for Avila Pier and Friends of 40 Prado, helping the homeless of San Luis County since 1997.
Polar Bear T-Shirts will be available at the event.
Rules
NO dogs allowed on the beach - NO exceptions
NO smoking allowed on the beach
This event is not sponsored by anyone
No certificates will be given out
No fee to enter this event
No alcohol allowed
NO swimming around the pier
Absolutely NO DIVING/JUMPING allowed from the pier
Plunge attire is swimsuit and/or athletic gear (shorts, t-shirts, etc.) Costumes are always welcomed
Sorry, no birthday suits allowed
Wetsuits are strictly prohibited unless you are providing safety for the event or you just can't handle the cold
You assume personal risk when participating in this event
BE SAFE and HAVE FUN
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