GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Attempt: Largest Polar Bear Dip – Birch Bay

Make History as Birch Bay attempts the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Largest Polar Bear Dip!

Where: Birch Bay Beach Park, 7930 Birch Bay Drive, WA

Dip Location: Along Birch Bay Drive, from Birch Bay Vogt Library Express to Bay Breeze Restaurant

Event Timeline:

8:00 – 11:00 AM | Registration & Fun

• On-site check-in for pre-registered participants
• T-shirts & sweatshirt pre-order pickup
• Warm up in the Warming Tent
• Games, activities, and music to get you pumped

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Final Prep

• Head to the beach
• Check in with your steward for rules and instructions

12:00 PM SHARP | The Record Attempt

• Enter the water together, waist-deep
• Hold for 60 seconds under staff direction
• Up to two additional attempts if needed
• Follow staff instructions back to Birch Bay Beach Park

12:15 – 2:00 PM | Celebration

• Dry off and warm up with hot cocoa in the tent
• Music and refreshments
• Short ceremony if we break the record
• Certificates for all participants

This year, it’s not just a plunge—it’s a chance to make history!

Hosted by:

The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce

Presented by:

WECU

Sponsored by:

Whatcom County & Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism

Blaine Birch Bay Park & Recreation District 2

bp Cherry Point

Silver Reef Casino Resort

Phillips 66 Ferndale Refinery

Sahara Pizza

Semiahmoo

Partners:

Friends of Birch Bay Library & WCLS

The Beach Bar

Beach Cat Brewing Co.

Birch Bay Waterslides

North Bay Community Church

Christ the King Community Church

Also Sponsored by:

Birch Bay Realty

I Love Cottages

MC Portables

Outer Island Excursions

JoEll Snyder - REMAX

Dream Maintenance & Management

Billy Brown - Windermere

Birch Bay Carts and Rentals

Lisa Sprague - Windermere Realty

Birch Bay Water & Sewer District

Berry Appraisals

Kelly's Upscale Puppy

Dave Hiller - Exp Realty

Banner Bank

Ball Bayview RV Resort and Campground