Tiverton Dives into New Year with Third Annual Penguin Plunge

Residents can dip into the cold waters of Grinnell’s Beach on New Year’s Day for the third annual Penguin Plunge.

While weather conditions in January aren’t exactly ideal for a recreational plunge into the waters at Grinnell’s Beach, many residents will grit their chattering teeth to support a good cause.

The Penguin Plunge will help raise money for the new Tiverton Public Library.

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All participants, also known as “penguins,” will take the plunge into the water at noon on Thursday, Jan. 1.

The first annual Polar Plunge helped raise over $1,000 in funds to help build a new town library in 2012.

Those interested in taking the dive can download this Penguin Plunge form to gather pledges and collected donations.

Hot coffee will be at the beach to warm warm up all participating penguins and a reception will be held after the plunge at Lil’ Bear Sports Pub, 983 Main Road, EastBayRI reported.

The Penguin Plunge is sponsored by the Tiverton Yacht Club.

Contact Greg Jones at jonesgb@cox.net for more information.

Photo Credit: Tiverton Public Library