Long Island polar bear plunge rewind: 2013

There they go again! Polar bear plungers participate in the fourth annual Town of Brookhaven Polar Plunge held at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai to raise money to benefit the Special Olympics New York. (Nov. 23, 2013)

Starr Volz, leader of Girl Scout Troop 248 in Miller Place, takes the plunge at the fourth annual Town of Brookhaven Polar Plunge at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai, helping raise more $2,300 to benefit Special Olympics New York. (Nov. 23, 2013)

Parents and leaders of Girl Scout Troop 248 in Miller Place raised $2,300 to benefit Special Olympics New York, plunging during the fourth annual Town of Brookhaven Polar Plunge, held at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai. (Nov. 23, 2013)

Don King, 56, of Southampton, warms up with hot chocolate after taking the plunge at the 10th annual Human Resources of the Hamptons Polar Bear Plunge at Cooper's Beach in Southampton Village. (Dec. 14, 2013)

Marine Sgt. Pablo Abad, 25, of Southampton, runs out of the water at the Human Resources of the Hamptons Polar Bear Plunge at Cooper's Beach in Southampton Village. (Dec. 14, 2013)

Tony Meyers, 72, of Southampton, dressed as a polar bear for the 10th annual Human Resources of the Hamptons Polar Bear Plunge at Cooper's Beach in Southampton Village. (Dec. 14, 2013)

From left, George Gross, 51, of Hampton Bays, Bruce Sanders, 46, of Southampton, and Paul Prochilo, 64, of Hampton Bays, took part in the 10th annual Human Resources of the Hamptons Polar Beach Plunge at Cooper's Beach in Southampton Village. (Dec. 14, 2013)

Cold weather and light snowfall didn't keep these men out of the ocean waters during the Human Resources of the Hamptons Polar Bear Plunge at Cooper's Beach in Southampton Village. (Dec. 14, 2013)

About 350 people ran into the Atlantic Ocean at the 10th annual Human Resources of the Hamptons Polar Bear Plunge at Cooper's Beach in Southampton Village. (Dec. 14, 2013)

Hundreds braved the frigid waters during the Human Resources of the Hamptons Polar Bear Plunge at Cooper's Beach in Southampton Village. The plunge is an annual fundraiser for the organization, which helps those who are less fortunate. (Dec. 14, 2013)

Jimmy Mack, 56, of Southampton, shows off the mermaid shoes he wore to the Human Resources of the Hamptons Polar Bear Plunge at Cooper's Beach in Southampton Village. (Dec. 14, 2013)

Participants warm up by the fire at the 10th annual Human Resources of the Hamptons Polar Bear Plunge at Cooper's Beach in Southampton Village. (Dec. 14, 20130

Human Resources of the Hamptons executive director Mary Ann Tupper hangs out with Santa Claus at the organization's Polar Bear Plunge event at Cooper's Beach in Southampton Village. (Dec. 14, 2013)

From left, Justine Charos of Hampton Bays, Kevin Storch of Southampton, and Sarah Owen of Southampton hang out at the 10th annual Human Resources of the Hamptons Polar Bear Plunge at Cooper's Beach in Southampton Village. (Dec. 14, 2013)

Jay Decker, 59, of East Hampton, wears his Santa beard for the 10th annual Human Resources of the Hamptons Polar Bear Plunge at Cooper's Beach in Southampton Village. (Dec. 14, 2013)

Michael Paez, 55, of Southampton, wears his Santa suit at the 10th annual Human Resources of the Hamptons Polar Bear Plunge at Cooper's Beach in Southampton Village. (Dec. 14, 2013)

Southampton Village Mayor Mark Epley, right, and his son Zach came dressed as Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble at the 10th annual Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Human Resources of the Hamptons at Coopers Beach in Southampton on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013.

Jimmy Mack, 56, of Southampton, left, and his husband Brian Mott, 48, attend the 10th annual Human Resources of the Hamptons Polar Bear Plunge at Cooper's Beach in Southampton Village. (Dec. 14, 2014)

Members of the Westhampton Beach community dove into the water at Rogers Beach to raise money for Adopt-A-Family as part of the inaugural Polar Bear Plunge organized by Westhampton Beach High School's student government. (Dec. 7, 2013)

Members of the Westhampton Beach community dove into the water at Rogers Beach to raise money for Adopt-A-Family as part of the inaugural Polar Bear Plunge organized by Westhampton Beach High School's student government. (Dec. 7, 2013).

David Penn, 57, of Westhampton Beach, ran into the freezing waters at Rogers Beach multiple times during Westhampton Beach High School's inaugural Polar Bear Plunge, benefiting Adopt-A-Family. (Dec. 7, 2013)

Members of the Westhampton Beach High School community are all smiles after the school's inaugural Polar Bear Plunge at Rogers Beach to raise money for Adopt-A-Family. (Dec. 7, 2013)

Abby Brown, left, and Kristen Marlino, both 27 and from Manhattan, prepare to brave the water at Theodore Roosevelt Park in Oyster Bay during the ninth annual Polar Bear Plunge. The plunge raised funds for the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County. (March 3, 2013)

Members of the Westhampton Beach community dove into the water at Rogers Beach to raise money for Adopt-A-Family as part of the inaugural Polar Bear Plunge organized by the Westhampton Beach High School student government.

Westhampton Beach High School students prepare to run into the chilly waters at Rogers Beach for their inaugural Polar Bear Plunge in Westhampton Beach to benefit Adopt-A-Family. (Dec. 7, 2013)

Westhampton Beach High School students prepare to run into the chilly waters at Rogers Beach for their inaugural Polar Bear Plunge in Westhampton Beach to benefit Adopt-A-Family. (Dec. 7, 2013)

Sean Furey, 31, of Center Moriches, brought his fishing pole into the icy waters at Rogers Beach for the inaugural Westhampton Beach High School Polar Bear Plunge, benefiting Adopt-A-Family. (Dec. 7, 2013)

Westhampton Beach High School students, faculty and parents prepare to run into the chilly waters at Rogers Beach for their inaugural Polar Bear Plunge in Westhampton Beach, benefiting Adopt-A-Family. (Dec. 7, 2013)

Members of the Westhampton Beach community dove into the water at Rogers Beach to raise money for Adopt-A-Family as part of Polar Bear Plunge organized by the Westhampton Beach High School student government. (Dec. 7, 2013)

Members of the Westhampton Beach community dove into the water at Rogers Beach to raise money for Adopt-A-Family as part of Polar Bear Plunge organized by the Westhampton Beach High School student government. (Dec. 7, 2013).

The inaugural Polar Bear Plunge at Rogers Beach, organized by Westhampton Beach High School's student government, is raising funds for Adopt-A-Family. (Dec. 7, 2013)

Students from Westhampton Beach High School are already shivering as they prepare to plunge into Rogers Beach. The inaugural Polar Bear Plunge, organized by the school's student government, is raising funds for Adopt-A-Family. (Dec. 7, 2013)

Some participants in the annual Turkey Plunge at Crescent Beach in Shelter Island enter the icy waters a little bit more enthusiastically than others. The event benefits the Shelter Island Public Library. (Nov. 30, 2013)

Participants in the annual Turkey Plunge at Crescent Beach in Shelter Island that supported the Shelter Island Public Library. (Nov. 30, 2013)

And they're off! Participants strip down and run into the icy waters of Crescent Beach on Shelter Island for the fourth annual Turkey Plunge, benefiting the Shelter Island Public Library. (Nov. 30, 2013)

Turkey Plunge participants manage smiles despite having just exited the icy waters of Crescent Beach. The annual event benefits the Shelter Island Public Library. (Nov. 30, 2013)

Participants dressed as "beverages" wade into the cold water for the Turkey Plunge at Crescent Beach, to benefit the Shelter Island Public Library.

The race is on to get back to shore after freezing in the Crescent Beach waters during the annual Turkey Plunge on Nov. 30, 2013. The event benefits the Shelter Island Public Library.

Daria Gradusova and Eli Adler make the Turkey Plunge at Crescent Beach in costume. This is the third year the two have participated in the event, which benefits the Shelter Island Public Library. (Nov. 30, 2013)

Participants race back to shore after taking a dip in the freezing Crescent Beach waters for the annual Turkey Plunge. The event benefits the Shelter Island Public Library. (Nov. 30, 2013)

Turkey Plunge participants at Crescent Beach take it back to the '70s with matching wigs. (Nov. 30, 2013)

Turkey Plunge participants huddle together to keep warm after running into the icy waters of Crescent Beach to benefit the Shelter Island Public Library. (Nov. 30, 2013)

Rick Denning, left, Marshall Numark and Carolyn Denning get ready to take a nippy dip for the Turkey Plunge, an event to benefit the Shelter Island Public Library at Crescent Beach. (Nov. 30, 2013)

Chris Carey, a member of the Friends of Shelter Island Public Library, wins "Best Male Costume" in a contest held before the annual Turkey Plunge. (Nov. 30, 2013)

The Pink Fairy makes an appearance at the the fourth annual Shelter Island Turkey Plunge at Crescent Beach on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. All proceeds were to benefit the Shelter Island Public Library.

Father-son duo Matt and Mateo Babger show off their western theme as cowboy and horse at the the fourth annual Shelter Island Turkey Plunge at Crescent Beach on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. All proceeds were to benefit the Shelter Island Public Library.

Friends of the Shelter Island Public Library president Arden Ward, Andrew Ward, Shelter Island Public Library director Denise DiPaolo and Douglas Smith at the annual Turkey Plunge benefiting the library. (Nov. 30, 2013)

Ann Biddlecon brought along a "gravy boat" to the fourth annual Shelter Island Turkey Plunge at Crescent Beach on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. All proceeds were to benefit the Shelter Island Public Library. "It's good to go into the icy cold water with a pun," Biddlecon said.

Gallo Patel wins "Best Youth Costume" for the "Polluted Jellyfish" at the Turkey Plunge, held at Crescent Beach to benefit the Shelter Island Public Library. "I wanted to raise awareness about the environment," Gallo said of his costume choice. (Nov. 30, 2013)

Lucy, Peter and Charlotte Del Col along with neighbor Lucy Burke traveled from Massachusetts to participate in the Turkey Plunge, held at Crescent Beach to benefit the Shelter Island Public Library. (Nov. 30, 2013)

This little Santa is ready for the Turkey Plunge, held at Crescent Beach, to benefit the Shelter Island Public Library. (Nov. 30, 2013)

Laurie Dobson, a member of the Friends of Shelter Island Public Library and Turkey Plunge volunteer, shows off her support during the plunge at Crescent Beach. (Nov. 30, 2013)

People participate in a polar plunge at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai. The event, which more than 900 people participated in, raised money for Special Olympics athletes. (Nov. 23, 2013)

People participate in a polar plunge at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai. The event, which more than 900 people participated in, raised money for Special Olympics athletes. (Nov. 23, 2013)

People participate in a polar plunge at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai. The event, which over 900 people participated in, raised money for Special Olympics athletes. (Nov. 23, 2013)

People participate in a polar plunge at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai. The event, which more than 900 people braced cold waters for, raised money for Special Olympics athletes. (Nov. 23, 2013)

People participate in a polar plunge at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai. The event, which more than 900 people participated in, raised money for Special Olympics athletes. (Nov. 23, 2013)

Participants run into the water during a polar plunge that raised money for Special Olympics athletes. (Nov. 23, 2013)

Participants bear the cold waters in a polar plunge at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai. The event, which more than 900 people took part in, raised money for Special Olympics athletes. (Nov. 23, 2013)

People participate in a polar plunge at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai. The event drew more than 900 people and raised money for Special Olympics athletes. (Nov. 23, 2013)

People participate in a polar plunge at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai. The event raised money for Special Olympics athletes. (Nov. 23, 2013)

People participate in a polar plunge at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai. More than 900 people participated in the event, raised money for Special Olympics athletes. (Nov. 23, 2013)

People participate in a polar plunge at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai. More than 900 people took part in the event, which raised money for Special Olympics athletes. (Nov. 23, 2013)

People participate in a polar plunge at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai. More than 900 people participated in the event, which raised money for Special Olympics athletes. (Nov. 23, 2013)

Plunging during Brookhaven's fourth annual polar plunge at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai, the Polar Sharks raised $4,000 to benefit Special Olympics New York. (Nov. 23, 2013)

New York Special Olympics coach Joe Branzetti, 62, of Queens, left, and Anthony Luongo, 24, of Medford, right, try convincing Luongo's cousin Nico Sandella, 12, who has Down syndrome, to plunge during Brookhaven's fourth annual polar plunge at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai. (Nov. 23, 2013)

Bob Lowery, 55, of Patchogue, and his son Peter, 22, who has been in Special Olympics New York for 15 years, along with Peter's swim coach, Katie Henthorne, 24, of Patchogue, take the plunge during Brookhaven's fourth annual polar plunge at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai. Their team raised $4,000. (Nov. 23, 2013)

Parents and troop leaders of Girl Scout Troop 248 in Miller Place raised $2,300 to benefit Special Olympics New York by taking part in the Town of Brookhaven's fourth annual Polar Plunge at Cedar Beach in Mount Sinai on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013.

Bayport friends Leah Horner, 12, Lyndsey Ingber, 11, and Karly Walch, 12, plunged into the chilly waters of the Great South Bay at Corey Beach to raise money for the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind. (April 7, 2013)

Polar plungers take a quick dip in the Great South Bay at Corey Beach in Blue Point to raise money for Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind. (April 7, 2013)

Rebeckah Lester, 17, of Mount Sinai, and the Dilger sisters, Adriana, 18, and Tabea, 16, of Port Jefferson Station, participated in the April Fools Polar Plunge at Corey Beach in Blue Point. (April 7, 2013)

Jon Campanelli, 17, a member of the Bayport-Blue Point High School's Leos Club, outlasted all the other plungers in the water at the second annual Bayport-Blue Point April Fools Polar Plunge. (April 7, 2013)

Allison Boucher, 9, comes up for air after diving head first into the chilly Great South Bay with friends and family for the second annual Bayport-Blue Point April Fools Polar Plunge. (April 7, 2013)

Olivia Boucher, 11, of Sayville, runs out of the cold water at Corey Beach, where polar plungers raised roughly $1,000 for the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind. (April 7, 2013)

Jillian Knopf, 11, of Sayville, frolicked in the frigid waters of the Great South Bay for the second annual Bayport-Blue Point April Fools Polar Plunge at Corey Beach. (April 7, 2013)

With the water temperature in the mid-40s, dozens of plungers ran into the Great South Bay for the Bayport-Blue Point Lions Club's second annual April Fools Polar Plunge at Corey Beach. (April 7, 2013)

About 100 kids and adults took a dip into the Great South Bay at Corey Beach for the second annual April Fools Polar Plunge, hosted by the Bayport-Blue Point Lions and Leos. (April 7, 2013)

The Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind's Elizabeth Kirkland, Judy Wines and Thomas Wines attended the polar plunge with their dogs Clancy, Dice and Mazel. (April 7, 2013)

About 100 people plunged into the Great South Bay at Corey Beach in Blue Point to raise money for the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind. (April 7, 2013)

Sarah Feingold, 36, of Amityville, is last to leave the water, staying in for 25 minutes during the ninth annual Polar Bear Plunge at Theodore Roosevelt Park in Oyster Bay. The plunge raised funds for the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County. (March 3, 2013)

Sarah Feingold, 36, of Amityville, is the last to leave the water, staying in for 25 minutes under the watchful eye of John Plank from the Town of Oyster Bay constable department, during the ninth annual Polar Bear Plunge at Theodore Roosevelt Park. The plunge raised funds for the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County. (March 3, 2013)

Participants run toward the water during the ninth annual Polar Bear Plunge at Theodore Roosevelt Park in Oyster Bay. The plunge raised funds for the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County. (March 3, 2013)

Friends Chris Wozny, left, 29, of Massapequa Park, Martha Macaluso, 31, of Levittown, and Paul Uythoven, 29, of Massapequa Park, emerge from the water at Theodore Roosevelt Park in Oyster Bay during the ninth annual Polar Bear Plunge. The plunge raised funds for the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County. (March 3, 2013)

Gus Zafiratos, 66, of Levittown, takes a picture of his son Robbie, 33, with the Polar Bear Plunge mascot at Theodore Roosevelt Park in Oyster Bay. The plunge raised funds for the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County. (March 3, 2013)

Kristina Trent, 4, of Farmingdale, watches participants run into the water during the ninth annual Polar Bear Plunge at Theodore Roosevelt Park in Oyster Bay. The plunge raised funds for the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County. (March 3, 2013)