Did Birch Bay polar bear dip set new world record? Here’s what Guinness says

“Having the Guinness World Records brand associated with this event brings global recognition and credibility, emphasizing ...

WA’s Birch Bay polar plunge Guinness World Records attempt fails

More than 4,900 people were registered to wade into Birch Bay near Blaine in Whatcom County in an attempt to break the world record for largest Polar Bear Dip.

Thousands in Birch Bay attempt to make history in world’s largest polar bear dip

The Whatcom County community attempted to break the world record for largest polar bear dip on New Year’s Day 2026.

Birch Bay polar bear dip failed to break world record, Guinness says. Here’s why

According to the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce, two factors caused the Birch Bay Polar Bear Dip’s attempt to set a new record ...

Birch Bay reveals if its Polar Bear Dip set a world record

Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce gave an update on whether the city’s 43rd Annual Polar Bear Plunge successfully set a GUINNESS ...

Nearly 5,000 attempt polar bear dip world record in Washington

A Washington city may have broken a Guinness World Record by gathering nearly 5,000 people to take a "polar bear dip" at the same time.

Brrr! Birch Bay tries to set world record for largest Polar Bear Dip

The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce, Blaine Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2, and Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism are ...
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Washington Town Attempts Polar Bear Dip World Record With Nearly 5,000 Participants

Birch Bay, Washington may have set a new Guinness World Record Thursday after 4,917 people officially entered frigid water during a polar bear dip attempt. Several community groups organized the event ...