By Beth David, Editor
The annual Fort Phoenix Polar Plunge saw the largest turnout ever, with 268 people registering to plunge on 1/1/24 at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven. And we all know that some people don’t register, so…
They even ran out of t-shirts.
Select Board member Charlie Murphy emceed, while Greg Fitzgerald handled the music. Mr. Murphy thanked the volunteers and before the countdown.
The plunge is free, but people are asked to register. The event raises money for the Fairhaven Dollars fo Scholars program, which gives money to graduating high school seniors.
Young brothers Carson and Hudson, and their friend Denver took the plunge. It was the first time for the brothers, but the fourth for Denver.
“Cold.”
“Cold.”
“Cold.”
They said one by one.
“My feet are numb,” said Carson.
“My inside is as cold as icicles,” said Denver, adding that it was not as cold as Mattapoisett was last year, though. “This was much easier, I think.”
“Cold,” said Sloane, who plunged for the first time.
“I feel like I have frostbite,” said Caroline.
Will the do it again.
Yes…big yes, from both of them.
“Cold. Really, really cold,” said Cecelia, who plunged last year, too.
She will definitely do it again, though, because…“I get to do it with my dad.”
You can find lots of pictures of the plunge on their Facebook page: 2024 Fort Phoenix Polar Plunge.
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- People react to the cold water after plunging into the chilly Atlantic at the annual polar plunge at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven on 1/1/24. Photo by Beth David.
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- L-R: Edward doesn’t look too happy, but sisters Sloane and Caroline are all smiles after all three plunged into the chilly Atlantic at the annual polar plunge at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven on 1/1/24. Photo by Beth David.
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- People react to the cold while plunging into the chilly Atlantic at the annual polar plunge at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven on 1/1/24. Photo by Beth David.
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- A man reacts to the cold as another looks on with amusement while plunging into the chilly Atlantic at the annual polar plunge at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven on 1/1/24. Photo by Beth David.
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- A man helps his young charge get bragging rights, while not actually making him go into the water during the annual polar plunge at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven on 1/1/24. Photo by Beth David.
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- couple of happy plungers make their way out of the water after plunging in the annual polar plunge at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven on 1/1/24. Photo by Beth David.
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- These two young’uns show no fear while some of the older folks give a victory sign while plunging into the chilly Atlantic at the annual polar plunge at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven on 1/1/24. Photo by Beth David.
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- Cecelia poses with her mom Nicole and little sister Izzy after plunging into the chilly Atlantic at the annual polar plunge at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven on 1/1/24. Photo by Beth David.
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- L-R: Brothers Carson and Hudson, and their friend Denver are all smiles after plunging into the chilly Atlantic at the annual polar plunge at Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven on 1/1/24. Photo by Beth David.
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