CONNECT with the CityJanuary 1, 1904 - New Year’s Day Plunge
On January 1, 1904, San Diego Rowing Club held the New Year's Day Plunge. This traditional activity is held on the first day of the New Year. The happiness and enjoyment on their faces in the face of frigid waters is part of the experience. Earlier, in 1888 a group of San Diegans formed the Excelsior Rowing and Swim Club. The Club then changed its name to San Diego Rowing Club in 1891. To celebrate the new boathouse a group swim was organized on January 1, 1900. Today, this tradition continues at the old boathouse.
