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The Coolest Club Around

　　Every Sunday from November through April, a group of men and women run shouting into the freezing waters of the Atlantic ocean off the coast of New York city. Are they crazy? Maybe. Do they have a great time? Definitely.

　　The Coney Island Polar Bear club was 16 in 1903 by Bernarr Mactadden. He believed that a regular dip in cold water had big health 17 .He proclaimed this theory while in the 18 water as onlookers were shocked. Now every Sunday, men and women still flock to the polar Bear club’s 19 outings as a way to “chill” water temperatures 20 from about 60°F to about 33°F. Add to the wind chill factor, and you will have one frosty 21!

　　Swimming with the Coney Island polar Bear club takes some 22. First, you should go to the clinic to have a check by your 23 before swimming in cold water to make sure you’re in 24 physical health. Next, you’ll need a bathing suit and a warm towel. Most members 25 wear special boots that protect their 26 from rocks and other sharp objects on the beach. The boots also help keep their feet 27 in the freezing water.

　　Once you’re ready to go, it’s just a matter of gathering the 28 to make that big leap. Plenty of prepare end up at the water’s edge and 29 cowardly at the last second. If you’re sure you want the Polar Bear 30, you might want to bring a friend who won’t let you leave until you’re taken the jump into the freezing water!