Come Take the Plunge during the Paupack Plunge on Lake Wallenpaupack

02/19/2012

Hawley, PA.  January 19th, 2012. A thrilling activity that’s never been done before on Lake Wallenpaupack is slated to take place next month. Lighthouse Harbor Marina on Route 507 is hosting the first annual Paupack Plunge on February 18th, which is sure to be a freezing fun day on the lake this winter.
 With the lake newly frozen and the picture of glacial beauty, a Paupack Plunge couldn’t have come at a better time. The idea is to bring many brave people to the lake’s frigid waters to “plunge” for a good cause right from Lighthouse Harbor Marina’s shoreline. This unique charity event will raise money and awareness for two important local Dive and Rescue Teams; the Tafton Water Rescue Team and the Ledgedale Dive Team.
In order to participate in this event, potential plungers must first register and provide a minimum donation of $25. Then, on February 18th, the excitement begins at 10 a.m. through 3 p.m.  With a hole cut in the ice, participants will walk right into the bone chilling water from the sandy shore. Plungers will only go into the water up to their shoulders with members of the Tafton Water Rescue Team assisting people in the water.  Participants will be plunging every hour on the hour.  Ten people per hour can plunge and people are encouraged to register as soon as possible to secure their spot. Plungers can donate the money themselves or find local businesses or individuals to sponsor them. Prizes will be awarded to the people who raise the most money.
In addition, each plunger will be presented with an official Paupack Plunge t-shirt complete with the event’s eye-catching logo of a walrus wearing a scarf amid ice cubes with the words “Paupack Plunge” covered in ice. T-shirts will also be for sale to anyone else on the day of the event.
Adding to the excitement, throughout the day, local musician Kevin Campion will provide live entertainment. Plungers can warm up with refreshments like hot dogs and hot cocoa, which will also be available.  In addition, there will be special Plunge Day sales in the Lighthouse Harbor Marina showroom and the Ship’s Store.
Anyone is welcome to come and watch the event. Carpooling is highly suggested due to limited parking. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian sign a waiver and be present during the plunge.
In case of inclement weather, the Paupack Plunge will take place on February 19th. Lighthouse Harbor Marina is located at 969 Route 507 in Greentown, Pa, four miles north of Interstate 84 off Exit 20. Participants are invited to stop in the showroom to drop off their registration or donation. To register and find out what you will need to prepare for the plunge, visit www.paupackplunge.com or call (570) 857-0220.  Local businesses and individuals interested in sponsoring this event can also call this number or email paupackplunge@lighthouseharbor.com.  Lighthouse Harbor Marina is accepting cash, credit card or a check made out to The Paupack Plunge.