6th Annual Penguin Plunge Generates Record-Breaking Donations for the Taylor Hyman Foundation A record-breaking 120 Penguin Plunge participants braved the coldest conditions to-date for the annual Penguin Plunge. The air temperature was 36F degrees (with a wind chill of 27F degrees) and the water temperature was recorded at 58.6F degrees. Participants made charitable donations totaling $2100 to support the Taylor Hyman Foundation. Taylor came to this year’s Penguin Plunge and provided encouragement for the participants while her husband, Sonny Hyman, joined in with a chilly plunge into the Atlantic Ocean.

Penguin Plunge 2009

6th Annual Penguin Plunge Generates Record-Breaking Donations for the Taylor Hyman Foundation

A record-breaking 120 Penguin Plunge participants braved the coldest conditions to-date for the annual Penguin Plunge. The air temperature was 36F degrees (with a wind chill of 27F degrees) and the water temperature was recorded at 58.6F degrees. Participants made charitable donations totaling $2100 to support the Taylor Hyman Foundation. Taylor came to this year’s Penguin Plunge and provided encouragement for the participants while her husband, Sonny Hyman, joined in with a chilly plunge into the Atlantic Ocean.

Air Temp: 37 F/Water Temp: 58.6 F

Penguin Plunge THANKS!!

Extra kudos for the sponsorship provided by Sports Center and for Heather Sink’s wonderful t-shirt design.

Thanks also to the media for their awesome coverage and to the Atlantic Beach Fire and Rescue Squad for standing by during our Penguin Plunge!!

Thanks to all the generous participants and spectators who made our 6th Annual Penguin Plunge a record-breaking event!! Thanks to Debbie Philyaw and to Heather and Jerry Sink for assisting with registration.