Women's Wave - International Women's Day Dip!

WOMEN'S WAVE MOVED TO SUNDAY 3/9!!

Weather Date Alert

Winds over 25 mph are unsafe for this event. Plus they are no fun, and girls just wanna have fun!

We take the safety of our community very seriously, and all joking aside, navigating high winds after exposure to ocean water in the 30s is dangerous. So to keep this a safe, supportive, and FUN event, we decided to move the Dip to Sunday.

SAME TIME. SAME PLACE.

ON SUNDAY!

We know this change means that some of you will not be able to join us. :( We are bummed, too, and know that you will be HYPING the Women's Wave from afar. There is no need to amend your registration as we will NOT be opening up spots for folks to fill in if you aren't able to make it. Thanks for understanding our limited capacity (and full inbox!) as we're managing lots of moving parts in the home stretch! We encourage you to save the WHOLE WEEKEND for the 2026 Women's Wave (March 6-8th).

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International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day marks a call to action to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive world. Groups come together worldwide to celebrate women's achievements, raise awareness against bias, and take action for women's equality!

The 5th Annual Women’s Wave is the largest & coldest celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) in the country! The Two Maine Mermaids signature event invites dippers to gather at Willard Beach in South Portland to celebrate the strength, power, and capacity of women by walking hand-in-hand into Maine’s cold ocean. This year, our goal is to have 1,000 dippers line all 2,100 feet of Willard Beach’s shoreline making a bold statement in support of women. So invite a friend, neighbor, cousin, and coworker!

Let’s do this!

SCHEDULE

Date: SATURDAY, March 8th

Gather: 9:30 am

Dip: 10:00 am

WEATHER DATE, SUNDAY MARCH, 9TH - save the date! We've had to use it the last 2 years!

Here are a few dip tips:

• Bring a towel, protective water footwear, and a hot drink to sip on after your dip

• Wear warm layers that you can get on and off easily

• Bring an extra towel or blanket to lay out your layers before you get in the water for easy changing post dip

• Find more info on our

  website

  or on

  Instagram

This event is for anyone who is comfortable centering the experiences of women. We encourage folks to dip or join us as shore support.

Can't make it to this dip, but want to stay in the loop? Sign-up for our email list and follow us on Instagram!

Please note: Each person needs to complete the registration form (first name, last name, and email) for liability reasons.