SLO County News BlogGolf, Wine, Real Estate, Business & Travel NewsSLO County Polar Bear DipSunday, December 05, 2004 January 1, 2005 marks the 25th year of the San Luis Obispo County Polar Bear Dip - a chilly swim off Cayucos Pier at noon on New Year's day -which is expected to draw some 1,000 locals and visitors submerging themselves in 50-degree surf at the foot of Cayucos Drive. Named after former resident Carlin Soule, who took the first dip in 1981 with his wife and a half-dozen friends, the swim draws an eclectic crowd: Many dress in costume (polar bear is an obvious favorite), and this year's swim included an 89-year-old man and a 9-month-old baby held in its parents' arms. Your reward for the big chill? A certificate, but you've got to get wet from head to toe -- and no wet suits allowed. Participation is obviously free. If you're bear enough to try, bring plenty of warm clothing. And just in case you have second thoughts after jumping in, the Coast Guard and emergency vehicles will be standing by.
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