Stingray Point Polar Bear Plunge 2009

Living in a small, waterfront, resort town can be a bit boring in the winter months but jumping in the Chesapeake Bay in February is just crazy. It was all in the spirit of a good cause, collecting donations for the Deltaville Volunteer Fire Department, however, I cannot fathom jumping into 40° ± water. My husband, being a professional fire fighter for the City of Newport News , suited up in a dry suit and waded out serving as a rescue diver. I served as a spectator with my donation in hand. I prefer not to participate in any activity that requires a Rescue Squad and Certified Diver on site. I applaud those that participated in the Plunge at Stingray Point as well as the Virginia Beach Polar Plunge the same weekend and many others around the Country.