JUST FOR FUN: The Mayport Dunk was also the debut of a mascot named Mayport Mitch, not to be confused with Punxsutawney Phil.
– Naval Station Mayport held its own new tradition for Groundhog Day called “the Mayport Dunk.”
Dozens of individuals were seen diving into the chilly water of the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday morning. The Mayport Dunk was also the debut of a mascot named Mayport Mitch, not to be confused with Punxsutawney Phil. Even though Mayport Mitch did not take a dive into the ocean, tenant commands along with their families were out there ready to dive into the ocean.Commanding Officer Brian Binder said this was a way to get everyone together.
“This is one of the great joys of living in Florida, right,” Binder questioned. “We get to have our own version of a Mayport dunk right here in February where it’s you know, 60 low 60s Right now it can be 75 this afternoon, and the water temperature is only 60 It’s fantastic.”“I thought it was a great chance to get together, see everybody, get outside, wake up,” she said.Copyright 2023 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.
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