2026 Penguin Plunge
January 24, 2026 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Penguin Plunge 2026
Saturday, January 24 | Riverhead Beach, Marblehead, MA
Join Salem Sound Coastwatch for our first-ever Penguin Plunge – a chilly, fun, community fundraiser to support our work protecting Salem Sound! Brave the icy waters of the Sound for a great cause and celebrate your courage with friends, family, and fellow plungers.
Whether you dive in, cheer from the shore, or fundraise to support a friend, your participation helps safeguard the environmental health of Salem Sound and its watershed!
How to Create Your Team
1. Go to our Penguin Plunge page: Penguin Plunge 2026
2. Click “Register” and follow the prompts to create your account
3. Choose to create or join a team
4. Enter your Team Name (fun, creative, or themed!)
5. Set your team fundraising goal (we suggest $100 per person)
6. Customize your team photo and story (optional but fun!)
7. Share your team link with friends, family, coworkers, or neighbors to start fundraising