Plunge 4 POW

A Sponsored Swim to Celebrate International Women’s Day

Saturday 8th March, 10.30am at Walpole bay tidal pool

Join us for a bracing swim at Walpole Bay Tidal Pool on Saturday 8th March 2025 to celebrate International Women’s Day and support POW.

Meet at 10.30am (swim at 11am) at Walpole Bay Tidal Pool, Margate, CT9 3AB

If you don’t want to swim, you can still come and cheer us on! After we’ll be gathering for a hot drink at High Tide on Northdown Road before the rest of the Festival continues.

And if you’d like to donate £10 for POW’s 10th birthday, you can sponsor our CEO Rosanagh here.

You can set up your own Just Giving page and get your friends and family to sponsor your dip by selecting POW Thanet when it asks what charity you’re supporting.

Whether you’re a seasoned cold water swimmer or a complete beginner, we welcome everyone. This isn’t just about taking the plunge, it’s about challenging yourself, building community, and supporting women in the arts.

Why swim for POW?

  • Support women & non-binary people in Thanet and the arts

  • Enjoy the many health benefits of cold water swimming

  • Challenge yourself and achieve something incredible

  • Be part of a supportive community of like-minded people

Let’s make a splash together!

#PlungeForPow #IWD2025 #POW

Our swim community is open to all genders- together we can all raise funds and fight for gender equality

6 women stand in a group on a beach facing the camera. They've all got arms around each others shoulders and are smiling, they're all wearing long warm coats, scarves and hats.

Come and cheer us on!

We invite everyone to come and support our brave swimmers on the day. It promises to be a fun and inspiring event. Afterwards, head to the High Tide Social Cafe on Northdown Road for a warm drink and to cheer on our swimmers as they emerge from the sea.