About 30 people braved the cold waters of the York River Saturday to take part in the first “Guinea Dipping” to benefit the Gloucester Rowing Association, with approximately $5,000 raised through participant sponsors, according to a GRA spokesman. In addition to the GRA, a quarter of the proceeds went to benefit Park Partners. Shown above are some of the slightly-frozen swimmers taking the plunge into the chilly York, while Maddie Lee, below, runs from the river in search of a towel. Photos by Bill Nachman  
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