Swimmers set to brave the icy waters of the Irish Sea and North Atlantic Ocean to mark the start of 2026 should be aware of the potential dangers involved, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Karl Fitzpatrick said he was keen for the event to become an annual tradition in Jersey [BBC] Dozens of people braved the cold ...

Everything you need to know before you partake in the polar bear imitation trend, courtesy of scientists and veteran winter swimming fans. For decades a small number of hardy souls have celebrated New ...

The RNLI has urged swimmers to 'respect the water' and be aware of the risks before taking part in New Year's Day dips. The charity said the effects of cold water shock, combined with weather ...

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (WNYT) – Hundreds of brave swimmers took the plunge in Lake George on New Year’s Day. The Polar Plunge was held at Shepard Park Beach. There were two waves of plungers with hundreds ...