Occupy was at the 2012 Coney Island Polar Bear New Year’s day swim. I don’t know if the are part of the Occupy Movement but they had a sign with the phrase “Occupy Peace” and people liked it because they were taking pictures with these two guys.
The Coney Island Polar Bear Club is the oldest winter bathing organization in the United States. They swim in the Atlantic Ocean at Coney Island every Sunday from November through April at 1pm
You don’t have to be a member of the club to swim in the beach. Bring your bathing suit, a towel, surf boots or an extra pair of sneakers (you really need something to protect and insulate your feet.), warm clothes, bring a friend should you need assistance or want your picture taken. HAVE FUN!
“Ocupa la Paz” estuvo presente en el evento anual del Club Polar Bear en Coney Island. Brooklyn, Nueva York. No se si los chicos que tenían el anuncio son parte del Movimiento Ocupa Wall Street, sin embargo a la gente le gusto por que se estuvieron tomando fotos con ellos.
Este día cientos de personas se reunen para nadar en las playas del océano Atlántico. Aunque es Invierno y esta frio, estas personas disfrutan el meterse al agua en el primer día del año.
El Club Polar Bear de Coney Island es la organización de natación en el Invierno mas antigua de los Estados Unidos de America. Nadan en las playas que forman parte del océano Atlántico cada Domingo de Noviembre a Abril a la 1pm.
NO tienes que ser parte del club para poder nadar en las playas. Ellos tienen una area donde nadan, sin embargo hay otros partes donde se puede meter al agua.
The Coney Island Polar Bear Club was founded by Bernarr Macfadden in 1903. While virtually unknown today, Bernarr Macfadden (1868-1955) was called the “Father of Physical Culture.” An early advocate of physical fitness, natural foods and physical exercise, he believed that “our bodies are our most glorious possessions, that health-wealth is our greatest asset . . . that weakness is truly a crime . . . that every man can be a vigorous vital specimen of masculinity: that every woman can be a splendidly strong, well poised specimen of femininity.”
Although many considered him a “kook and a charlatan,” few people of his generation did as much to advance the cause of physical fitness, healthy eating habits and the natural treatment of disease. He authored over 100 books on his theories of health, sexuality and fitness becoming a millionaire publisher along the way. Among his powerful and influential friends were FDR, Will Rogers, Shirley Temple, Clark Gable and Rudolph Valentino.
It was his belief that a dip in the ocean during the winter can be a boon to one’s stamina, virility and immunity. Among early Polar Bear members could be counted NYC Deputy Police Commissioner George S. Dougherty and Supreme Court Justice Crater, long famed for his disappearance.
Do you want to swim in the Atlantic Ocean? Whether on foot, bike, by car or via public transportation, getting to Coney Island is easy.
Biking Directions
For customized directions with the safest route to Coney by bicycle, visit ridethecity.com/coneyisland and enter your starting address.
Trains: D, F, N or Q to Stillwell Ave. Station (keep in mind that services changes may be in effect. Use the MTA weekender.)
Buses:
* B36 (Coney Island / Avenue U)
* B64 (Bay Ridge / Coney Island)
* B68 (Brighton Beach / Windsor Terrace)
* B74 (Sea Gate / Coney Island)
* B82 (Gravesend / Starrett City)
Parking in Coney Island
Off-street parking is available in the parking lot at MCU Park. Enter at Surf Avenue and West 19th Street. Parking is $5/day on Mondays and Tuesdays, $10/day Wednesday through Friday, and $15/day on weekends and holidays. Parking is always only $5/day for Brooklyn Cyclones game ticketholders.
Buses are welcome and priced according to size.
Additionally, on-street parking is available throughout Coney Island.
NOTE: I’m not associated with this club in any way. I’m just sharing the info. MORE INFO on the Polar Bear Club site.
