BLAINE, Wash. — Officials with the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce issued a press release regarding the outcome of a recent attempt in Birch Bay to set a world record for the “Largest Polar Bear Dip.”
Today, the Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce received official confirmation from GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ regarding the January 1, 2026 attempt to set the world record for the Largest Polar Bear Dip in Birch Bay. While the event was historic in scale and participation, Guinness has determined that the attempt was unsuccessful.
According to GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™, the determination was based on two primary factors. First, an accurate starting count could not be verified due to non-participants being present within designated plunge zones at the beginning of the attempt. Second, a portion of participants did not fully meet the required guideline of being submerged at least waist-deep for the full duration specified by Guinness.
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Click for more informationDespite falling short of the official record, the event achieved its original and most important goal: bringing the Birch Bay community together in celebration while welcoming thousands of new visitors to the bay during the traditionally quiet off-season. On January 1, Birch Bay was filled with energy, community pride, and goodwill as residents, businesses, volunteers, sponsors, and visitors came together for a truly memorable day.
– Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce (January 14, 2026)
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