Polar Bears back in the water

The annual Polar Bear swim on September 1 returned with a near record 100 swimmers.

The intrepid group gathered on the Cowes foreshore at 5pm for the big dip.

And once again a breakaway group of bears also took the plunge from the jetty in San Remo.

“From four people 16 years ago. This year we had three of the original polar bears,” said organiser Jenny Low.

“There’s no why to Polar Bear. It’s just fun and as devoid of structure and meaning as I can make it. Everyone is welcome.”