Dip information:
Take the Dip!
Dip in Laconia!
You’ve registered, you’ve fundraised, now it’s time to Dip!
All Dippers must sign a waiver before Dipping. Individuals under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian complete their waiver.
Friday, March 7th - the Dip!
| 9:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. | Check-in at the Margate | |
| 9:00 A.M. | Margate opens to Dippers | |
| 10:15 A.M. | Costume Parade | |
| 11:00 A.M. | First Dip! |
Saturday, March 8th
| Every hour on the hour | Dips Continue! | |
| 11:00 A.M. | Final Dip! | |
| 11:30 A.M. | Lunch | |
| 12:15 P.M. | Awards | |
| 12:30 P.M. | Departure |
Arrival
Dippers can arrive at the Margate any time after 9 A.M. We recommend that Dippers arrive by 9:30 A.M.
Dippers and their guests (all must have wristbands) relax at the Margate before the Dip. There is music and breakfast items available to enjoy. Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase (Saturday only). At 10:15 A.M. the Costume Parade will take place.
The Dip
After the Costume Parade, Dippers head to the changing areas located in the Margate. There is a separate changing area for each wave. Each Dipper is assigned to a wave (which limits the number of people taking the Dip at one time). Men and women have separate changing areas. We recommend that Dippers do not leave valuables in the changing areas
Each wave will be called. When a wave is called, those Dippers move from the changing area to a staging area on the beach where the countdown begins. You should bring only items that you will take with you into the water into the staging area. When the timer hits zero, the wave runs down the beach and Dip into Lake Winnipesauke- every hour!
