31st annual Penguin Plunge

 

 
 
 
 
People gather around the bonfire to stay warm.
 

People gather around the bonfire to stay warm.

Photograph by: Kevin Hill , North Shore News

A large crowd gathered at Panorama Park in Deep Cove for the 31st Penguin Plunge .Braving the chilly waters off Deep Cove A large crowd dawned Swimsuits + costumes ringing in the first day of 2013 .Events + activities included a Bon fire to warm up by ,a costume contest and Music by Gary Comeau and The Voodoo Allstars .Proceeds from the event went to support The Seymour Arts gallery. All Enjoyed the first day of the year with the beautiful sights and sounds of Deep Cove.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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People gather around the bonfire to stay warm.
 

People gather around the bonfire to stay warm.

Photograph by: Kevin Hill , North Shore News

 
People gather around the bonfire to stay warm.
Gary Comeau & the Voodoo Allstars kept  people dancing.
Gary Comeau entertains.
Braving the frigid waters of the Cove.
No shortage of Costumes at the event.
Peoples danced [to stay warm]
The bonfire was enjoyed.
Many strange sights on the water.
People ready themselves for the Plunge.
3,2,1.
Off they go!
Out they come!
Heading back to shore
Some stayed in for a short while, most raced in then raced out.
Costumes of all sorts appeared.
A great way to celebrate the New Year.