{"id":267058,"date":"2025-08-28T12:59:57","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T10:59:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/?p=267058"},"modified":"2025-08-28T13:00:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T11:00:01","slug":"jeffreys-bay-set-to-host-first-ever-polar-bear-swim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/jeffreys-bay-set-to-host-first-ever-polar-bear-swim\/","title":{"rendered":"Jeffreys Bay set to host first-ever Polar Bear Swim"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>JEFFREYS BAY<\/strong> &#8211; Jeffreys Bay will make a splash this spring with its first-ever Polar Bear Swim, set to take place on Monday, 1 September at Kitchen Windows Beach. The event will begin at 06:55 with a sunrise swim, with two additional swims planned for 13:00 and 17:15 to give more people the chance to take part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-attachment-id=\"267059\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/jeffreys-bay-set-to-host-first-ever-polar-bear-swim\/df6e0072-13a7-482d-a_27252\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/df6e0072-13a7-482d-a_27252.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"df6e0072-13a7-482d-a_27252\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;The JBay Polar Bear Swim poster.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The JBay Polar Bear Swim.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/df6e0072-13a7-482d-a_27252-1024x1024.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/df6e0072-13a7-482d-a_27252-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The JBay Polar Bear Swim poster.\" class=\"wp-image-267059\" style=\"width:513px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/df6e0072-13a7-482d-a_27252-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/df6e0072-13a7-482d-a_27252-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/df6e0072-13a7-482d-a_27252-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/df6e0072-13a7-482d-a_27252-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/kougaexpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/df6e0072-13a7-482d-a_27252.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The JBay Polar Bear Swim.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea was inspired by an old Spring Day tradition, when many would welcome the season with a plunge into the ocean or a swimming pool with their friends, no matter how cold it was. This year, the tradition would be revived with a new twist, a combined effort from all of Jeffreys Bay\u2019s swim clubs, fitness groups, youth groups and ocean enthusiasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organisers emphasised that the event is about more than just a swim; it is about camaraderie, fun, and community spirit. Anyone can take part, whether simply swimming or on a surfboard, floatie or boogie board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The organisers said they hoped the Polar Bear Swim would become a yearly tradition, bringing people together to celebrate fitness, friendship, and the changing of the seasons. They believe the event would give locals and visitors alike a chance to share in \u201cthe laughter, the shivers, and the memories\u201d of a fresh start to spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration is open to all at Signature Caf\u00e9, located inside Xclusive Fitness at 50 Diaz Road. 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