Lots of of individuals rang in 2025 with a cold, drizzly plunge into Boston Harbor Wednesday.
“This new year feels a little ominous,” stated Newton resident Rachel King, standing on the M Road Seashore in South Boston nonetheless damp from a early morning dip into the Harbor minutes earlier than. “So it’s good to start it with something daring and bold. Sort of stating that we’re still here.”
Folks from Boston and past gathered in plenty to participate within the annual South Boston New Yr’s custom led by the L Road Brownies, operating into the icy Harbor waters simply after 10 a.m. Wednesday. The L Road Brownies have been based over 100 years in the past in South Boston, one of many oldest polar bear golf equipment within the nation.
King and her good friend Ellen Rothman have taken half within the polar plunge yearly for the final 15 years.
“Even this morning, walking out of the house in the pouring rain, we said, ‘We’ve got to do it,’” stated Rothman. “You can’t pick and choose your days. Remember two or three years ago, it was like 70 degrees and sunny. Occasionally that happens, but you can’t be a fair weather plunger.”
The group of plungers marched from the L Road Tavern to the seashore, led by the Better Boston Firefighters Pipes and Drums. The Brownies offered lengthy sleeve shirts all through the occasion to assist neighborhood teams.
Regardless of the wet chilly climate all through the morning, power was heat among the many polar bear plungers on the seashore.
“This is all of our first time, and it was amazing,” stated Kara Petronio, strolling away from the water with 4 associates. “And its such a nice community.”
The group stated they “definitely” plan to come back again once more and hopefully do it yearly.
Plungers, decked out in bathing fits, thick furry robes and colourful Christmas towels, referred to as the expertise “so rejuvenating,” “invigorating,” and the “best start to a new year.”
“It’s so freaking cold,” stated Robin Jackson, sporting an enormous flannel onesie and nonetheless drying his hair. “But awesome every single time. I feel like I’m a little more ready for 2025 now.”
