Swimmers take the plunge in the annual winter solstice swim at Long beach in Hobart to close out Tasmania’s Dark Mofo festival ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. STURGEON BAY - If you think the waters of Lake Michigan off Whitefish Dunes State Park are a great place to wade in the water ...

Taking a freezing dip in a lake or the sea is a valued well-being practice in the world's happiest country. In Finland, over 720,000 people (about 1 in every 8) are regular cold-water swimmers, ...

In countries with cold winters, some people cut openings in frozen lakes or enter seas and rivers where the water is only a few degrees above freezing. Winter swimming may look like a test of ...

Swim Across America’s Long Island Sound’s inaugural “Freeze Out Cancer” Cold Water Super Splash takes place on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., at the Orienta Beach Club in ...

It is said that winter swimming can strengthen the immune system and protect against infections. Bruno Bötschi tried it out - beforehand he spoke to ice swimming world champion Deniz Kayadelen about ...

If you live near a body of water in the northern latitudes, you likely have heard of your local polar bear club — usually made up of a group of hearty swimmers who take part in cold water swimming.