For nearly 30 years, a group of 10 or so swimmers have met at Compo Beach — at 6 a.m. They swim 1 to 2 miles. Several shower there, dress in their (non-bathing) suits, and head to the train station.
They swim from May to November — in wet suits at the start and end of the season. Here they were, last week:

(Photo/Marckus Marty)
(Hat tip: Paula Koffsky)
Excellent…wow that is impressive!
Impressive indeed! I wish I was brave enough to do this.
gogeous photo!
who are those brave souls