Polar divers ring in the new year in Portsmouth (photos)
Event benefited the Island Park Preservation Society
PORTSMOUTH — Warmed by the biggest bonfire ever built on Island Park Beach, hundreds of New Year’s Day revelers dove in the chilly waters at noon sharp Wednesday — and ran …
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Polar divers ring in the new year in Portsmouth (photos)
Event benefited the Island Park Preservation Society
PORTSMOUTH — Warmed by the biggest bonfire ever built on Island Park Beach, hundreds of New Year’s Day revelers dove in the chilly waters at noon sharp Wednesday — and ran out as quick as a flash.
The air temperature was a relatively balmy 41 degrees this year, while the water temperature was a little higher — 45 degrees.
This year’s event benefited the nonprofit Island Park Preservation Society, which hosts family friendly events such as fireworks, live concerts and other events throughout the year at various establishments along Park Avenue.
Cash donations were accepted at the beach as well as Tremblay's Island Park Bar & Grill, where a post-dive party was held, including raffles.
This year’s bonfire featured a record number of pallets — 2,020 in all.
Scroll through the photos above for a look at all the fun.
Keywords
Island Park, Island Park Beach, polar dive, Island Park Preservation Society
